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

Victorin, 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 Victorin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Victorin in America

Victorin is the 76768th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Victorin surname appeared 250 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 Victorin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Victorin 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 Victorin

The surname Victorin has its origins in the Latin name Victorinus, which was derived from the Roman name Victor, meaning "conqueror" or "victor." This name was initially associated with individuals who achieved notable victories or triumphs.

The name Victorin first emerged in France during the Middle Ages, around the 12th century. It was particularly prevalent in the regions of Normandy and Brittany, where many historical records and documents mention individuals bearing this surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Victorin appears in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document lists several individuals with the surname Victorin, indicating their land holdings and properties.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Victorin de Beauvais (c. 1190-1264) was a Dominican friar and scholar known for his extensive work, Speculum Maius (The Great Mirror), a comprehensive encyclopedia covering various subjects.

Another prominent individual with the surname Victorin was Jean Victorin (c. 1430-1500), a French poet and humanist scholar who contributed significantly to the Renaissance literary movement. His works, including translations of classical texts, were highly regarded during his lifetime.

During the 16th century, the name Victorin appeared in various historical records, including the registers of the Parlement of Paris, which documented legal proceedings and decisions. One such entry from 1567 mentions a certain Victorin Lefebvre, a merchant from the city of Rouen.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Pierre Victorin (1622-1697) was a French Benedictine monk and scholar known for his contributions to the study of ancient manuscripts and texts. He worked extensively on the preservation and transcription of historical documents.

The surname Victorin also gained prominence in other parts of Europe, particularly in Germany and Italy. In the 18th century, Johann Victorin von Arnstein (1723-1811) was an Austrian businessman and philanthropist who played a significant role in the cultural life of Vienna.

Throughout its history, the surname Victorin has been associated with individuals from various backgrounds, including scholars, poets, merchants, and notable figures in different fields. While its original meaning was tied to victory and triumph, the name has evolved to encompass a rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Victorin

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

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 Victorin 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 Victorin 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 Victorin was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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