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

Vincelette, 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 Vincelette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vincelette in America

Vincelette is the 41579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vincelette surname appeared 523 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 Vincelette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vincelette 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 Vincelette

The surname Vincelette is believed to have originated in the French region of Normandy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "vincel," which means "a small vine" or "a tendril." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a vineyard or worked with grapes and vines.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and wealth in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Vinceletus," likely referring to a Norman landowner or tenant.

In the 12th century, a nobleman named Raoul Vincelette was mentioned in the chronicles of the Abbey of Fécamp in Normandy. He was a prominent figure in the region and was said to have donated land and resources to the abbey.

During the 13th century, a man named Jean Vincelette was recorded as a merchant and trader in the city of Rouen, France. He was involved in the lucrative wine trade and may have acquired his surname due to his involvement with vineyards and wineries.

In the 15th century, a French artist named Nicolas Vincelette gained recognition for his intricate woodcarvings and sculptures adorning various churches and cathedrals in northern France. He was born in 1410 and died in 1482.

Another notable figure with this surname was Jacques Vincelette, a French explorer and navigator who accompanied Jacques Cartier on his voyages to the New World in the 16th century. He was born in 1515 and is believed to have settled in what is now Quebec, Canada, where he may have introduced the Vincelette name to the region.

Throughout history, variations of the surname have included Vincelet, Vincelette, Vincellette, and Vinçelette, reflecting regional spelling variations and linguistic changes over time. While the name has French origins, it has been adopted and carried on by families in various parts of the world, including North America and other regions with French cultural influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vincelette

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

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

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