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

Victorino, 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 Victorino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Victorino in America

Victorino is the 13654th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Victorino surname appeared 2,218 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Victorino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Victorino 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 Victorino

The surname Victorino originated in Portugal, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Latin name Victorinus, which means "conqueror" or "victor." The earliest records of this surname can be traced back to the northern regions of Portugal, particularly in the provinces of Minho and Tras-os-Montes.

One of the earliest known references to the Victorino surname appears in a 13th-century manuscript documenting the Battle of Ourique, where a soldier named Victorino de Sousa was mentioned for his bravery on the battlefield. This historical event is considered a pivotal moment in the establishment of the Kingdom of Portugal.

During the 15th century, the Victorino surname gained prominence in the region of Algarve, where a prominent family, the Victorinos de Tavira, held significant landholdings and influence. One notable member of this family was João Victorino de Tavira, born in 1472, who served as a diplomat and envoy for King Manuel I.

In the 16th century, the Victorino surname spread to the Portuguese colonies, particularly in Brazil and Africa. One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname in Brazil dates back to 1587, when Francisco Victorino da Silva, a wealthy landowner, established a sugar plantation in the state of Pernambuco.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the Victorino surname. One such figure was Pedro Victorino de Almeida (1683-1745), a renowned Portuguese architect who designed numerous churches and palaces in Lisbon and other parts of the country. Another prominent individual was Manuel Victorino Pereira (1851-1923), a Brazilian politician and lawyer who played a crucial role in the abolition of slavery in Brazil.

In the 20th century, the Victorino surname gained international recognition with the rise of the Brazilian actor and filmmaker Cláudio Victorino (1933-2021), known for his pioneering work in the Cinema Novo movement. Additionally, the Portuguese footballer João Victorino (1957-2022) made a name for himself as a skilled midfielder, representing several clubs in Portugal and Spain during his career.

The Victorino surname has also been associated with various place names throughout Portugal, such as Victorino das Donas, a village in the municipality of Armamar, and Victorino dos Rios, a parish in the municipality of Maia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Victorino

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

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

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