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

Vince, 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 Vince surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vince in America

Vince is the 16586th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vince surname appeared 1,729 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 Vince.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vince 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 Vince

The surname Vince originates from the Latin word "vincere", meaning "to conquer" or "to overcome". This name has its roots in ancient Rome, where it was likely used as a nickname or given name for someone who had achieved a notable victory or triumph.

In the early medieval period, the name Vince began to appear as a surname in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions such as Lombardy and Veneto. It is believed that the name was initially adopted by families who had a connection to military or political conquests.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Vince can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of Lombard documents dating back to the 8th century. This suggests that the name had already established itself as a hereditary surname in certain parts of Italy by that time.

During the Renaissance period, the name Vince gained further prominence, particularly in the arts and literature. One notable figure was the Italian painter Vincenzo Foppa (c. 1427-1515), also known as Vincenzo Vince, who was renowned for his work in the Milanese court.

In the 16th century, the surname Vince began to spread beyond Italy, as Italian immigrants and merchants settled in other parts of Europe. For example, the French playwright Thomas Vince (c. 1537-1624) was born to Italian parents in Paris.

As the name Vince spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Vinci, Vinche, and Vinz. These variations often reflected local dialects and language adaptations.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Vince was the British writer and philosopher Mary Vince (1734-1822), who was a prominent advocate for women's education and wrote several influential works on the subject.

In the 19th century, the Vince surname found its way to the Americas, carried by Italian immigrants seeking new opportunities. One prominent example was the American businessman and philanthropist Robert Vince (1838-1912), who made his fortune in the textile industry and founded the Vince Memorial Hospital in his hometown of Philadelphia.

Throughout history, the surname Vince has been associated with a diverse range of individuals and fields, from the arts and literature to business and philanthropy. While its origins can be traced back to ancient Rome and the concept of conquest, the name has evolved to symbolize achievement and perseverance across various cultures and societies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vince

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

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

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