2000
#43,463
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 468
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.17
Very Rare Last name
Vincelette
Of French origin, a diminutive form of Vincent, derived from Latin vincens meaning "conquering."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 596 Americans carry the last name Vincelette. That puts it at #44,477 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.17 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 575,091 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vincelette 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
596
1 in 575,091
Census rank
#44,477
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
520
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 520 bearers of the surname Vincelette in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.17 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 44477th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vincelette, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Hispanic (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vincelette
Among Census respondents with the surname Vincelette, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Hispanic (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Vincelette 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 Vincelette surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.0% · 473
- Two or more races4.6% · 24
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 14
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 3
- Black or African American0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vincelette
Vincelette 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
#41,579
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 523
+55 bearers (+11.8%)
Per 100,000 0.18
Rank movement Up 1,884 places
2020
#44,477
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 520
-3 bearers (-0.6%)
Per 100,000 0.17
Rank movement Down 2,898 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #43,463 | 468 | 0.17 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #41,579 | 523 | 0.18 | +55 bearers (+11.8%) | Up 1,884 places |
| 2020 | #44,477 | 520 | 0.17 | -3 bearers (-0.6%) | Down 2,898 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 Vincelette 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 | #41,579 | #44,477 | -7.0% |
| Count | 523 | 520 | -0.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.18 | 0.17 | -3.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vincelette bearers went from 523 to 520 (-0.6% change). The surname moved down 2,898 positions in the national ranking, going from #41,579 to #44,477.
FAQ
Vincelette surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vincelette?
Name Census estimates that about 596 living Americans carry the surname Vincelette. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 575,091 residents.
How common is Vincelette?
Vincelette ranks #44,477 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.17 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 520 people with the surname Vincelette. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (596), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.17 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.17 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Vincelette.
Has Vincelette become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vincelette went from 523 recorded bearers to 520. That is a decrease of 3 (-0.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #41,579 to #44,477.
What does the Census say about the background of Vincelette?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vincelette, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Hispanic (2.7%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Vincelette in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.0% (473 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vincelette appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.0%), Two or More Races (4.6%), Hispanic (2.7%). 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 Vincelette (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 Vincelette mean?
Of French origin, a diminutive form of Vincent, derived from Latin vincens meaning "conquering." 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 Vincelette (0.17 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 many people have the last name Vincelette?
See how common the surname Vincelette is on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.