Find out how popular the last name Victores is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Victores.

Victores, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Victores surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Victores in America

Victores is the 73215th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Victores surname appeared 265 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Victores.

We can also compare 2010 data for Victores to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Victores

The surname Victores has its origins in the Latin language and can be traced back to the ancient Roman Empire. It is derived from the Latin word "victor," which means "conqueror" or "victor." This name likely originated in regions that were part of the Roman Empire, such as Italy, Spain, or even parts of modern-day France and Germany.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Victores can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a medieval manuscript from southern Italy dating back to the 9th century. This document mentions a certain "Iohannes Victores," suggesting that the name was already in use during this time period.

In the 11th century, the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror, mentions a "Victores de Wincestre," indicating the presence of the name in England following the Norman Conquest.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Victores. One of the earliest recorded was Petrus Victores, a Spanish philosopher and theologian who lived in the late 12th and early 13th centuries. He was known for his work on the Trinity and the nature of Christ.

Another prominent figure with the name Victores was Juan Victores, a Spanish noble and military commander who fought against the Moors in the 15th century. He was instrumental in the conquest of Granada and played a crucial role in the unification of Spain under the Catholic Monarchs.

In the 16th century, Diego Victores was a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to conquer Mexico. He played a significant role in the fall of the Aztec Empire and later served as a governor in several regions of New Spain.

In the realm of literature, one notable individual with the surname Victores was Maria Victores, a Spanish novelist and poet who lived in the 19th century. She was known for her works that explored themes of love, loss, and the struggles of women in her time.

Lastly, Antonio Victores was a prominent Spanish architect and urban planner who lived in the early 20th century. He was responsible for designing several important buildings and urban developments in cities such as Madrid and Barcelona, leaving a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Victores

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Victores.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Victores was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Victores has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Victores was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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