2000
#15,691
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,710
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.63
Rare Last name
Victorino
Derived from the Latin name Victorinus, meaning "victor" or "conqueror," originally a diminutive of Victor.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,326 Americans carry the last name Victorino. That puts it at #14,214 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.68 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 147,358 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Victorino surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.3K
1 in 147,358
Census rank
#14,214
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,028 bearers of the surname Victorino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.68 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14214th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Victorino, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 44.2%. The next largest groups are White (22.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (19.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Victorino
Among Census respondents with the surname Victorino, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 44.2%. The next largest groups are White (22.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (19.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Victorino bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Victorino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino44.2% · 897
- White22.9% · 465
- Asian and Pacific Islander19.3% · 391
- American Indian and Alaska Native6.8% · 138
- Two or more races6.4% · 129
- Black or African American0.4% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Victorino
Victorino appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#13,654
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,218
+508 bearers (+29.7%)
Per 100,000 0.75
Rank movement Up 2,037 places
2020
#14,214
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,028
-190 bearers (-8.6%)
Per 100,000 0.68
Rank movement Down 560 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #15,691 | 1,710 | 0.63 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #13,654 | 2,218 | 0.75 | +508 bearers (+29.7%) | Up 2,037 places |
| 2020 | #14,214 | 2,028 | 0.68 | -190 bearers (-8.6%) | Down 560 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Victorino surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,654 | #14,214 | -4.1% |
| Count | 2,218 | 2,028 | -8.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.75 | 0.68 | -9.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Victorino bearers went from 2,218 to 2,028 (-8.6% change). The surname moved down 560 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,654 to #14,214.
FAQ
Victorino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Victorino?
Name Census estimates that about 2,326 living Americans carry the surname Victorino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 147,358 residents.
How common is Victorino?
Victorino ranks #14,214 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.68 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,028 people with the surname Victorino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,326), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.68 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.68 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Victorino.
Has Victorino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Victorino went from 2,218 recorded bearers to 2,028. That is a decrease of 190 (-8.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #13,654 to #14,214.
What does the Census say about the background of Victorino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Victorino, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 44.2%. The next largest groups are White (22.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (19.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Victorino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 44.2% (897 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Victorino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (44.2%), White (22.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (19.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Victorino (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Victorino mean?
Derived from the Latin name Victorinus, meaning "victor" or "conqueror," originally a diminutive of Victor. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Victorino (0.68 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Victorino?
Want to know how many people are called Victorino? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.