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

Vincenti, 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 Vincenti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vincenti in America

Vincenti is the 36525th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vincenti surname appeared 612 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 Vincenti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vincenti 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 Vincenti

The surname Vincenti has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto. It dates back to the Middle Ages, between the 11th and 13th centuries. The name is derived from the Italian word "vincente," meaning "victorious" or "conquering," potentially indicating the surname may have been bestowed upon someone who had achieved a significant victory or conquest.

One of the earliest known references to the name Vincenti can be found in the records of the city of Verona, where a family by that name is mentioned in the 13th century. Additionally, the surname appears in various medieval manuscripts and documents from cities like Milan, Venice, and Padua, further solidifying its Italian origins.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Vincenti was Guglielmo Vincenti, a renowned architect from Verona who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and buildings in the city. His works include the Church of Santa Anastasia and the Scaliger Tombs, which are still standing today.

During the Renaissance period, the Vincenti family gained prominence in the city of Venice, where members of the family held influential positions in the Venetian Republic. One such figure was Andrea Vincenti (1470-1538), a renowned humanist scholar and diplomat who served as an ambassador for the Republic to various European courts.

Another notable Vincenti was Girolamo Vincenti (1540-1618), a Venetian architect and engineer who was responsible for the design and construction of several fortifications and public works projects throughout the Venetian territories. His most famous work is the Forte di Sant'Andrea, a formidable fortification built to protect the city of Venice from naval attacks.

In the 17th century, the Vincenti family also had a presence in the Papal States, where they held influential positions within the Catholic Church. One example is Cardinal Vincenzo Vincenti (1620-1697), who served as the Archbishop of Ravenna and was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church during his lifetime.

While the surname Vincenti has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through emigration and migration. However, the name's Italian origins and its connection to notable figures throughout history remain an integral part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vincenti

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

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

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