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

Vinci, 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 Vinci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vinci in America

Vinci is the 12833rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vinci surname appeared 2,400 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 Vinci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vinci 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 Vinci

The surname Vinci originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "vincere," meaning "to conquer" or "to win." The name is also associated with the town of Vinci, located in the Tuscan province of Florence, where it likely originated as a toponymic surname, indicating a person's place of origin or residence.

The earliest known record of the surname Vinci dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various documents and records from the region. One notable example is the Florentine tax records from the year 1298, which listed several individuals with the surname Vinci.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Vinci is undoubtedly Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), the renowned Italian Renaissance polymath, artist, scientist, and inventor. Born in the town of Vinci, near Florence, he is considered one of the greatest painters of all time and is known for his iconic works such as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.

Another notable figure with the surname Vinci was Guglielmo da Vinci (1240-1311), an Italian jurist and statesman who served as a judge and ambassador for the Republic of Florence in the late 13th and early 14th centuries.

In the 16th century, Battista da Vinci (1491-1537) was an Italian architect and engineer who worked on various projects in Florence, including the design and construction of the Fortezza da Basso, a massive fortification commissioned by the Medici family.

During the 17th century, Francesco da Vinci (1590-1670) was an Italian painter and architect who worked in Florence and Rome. He is known for his architectural designs and for his contributions to the Baroque style of painting.

Another notable figure was Tommaso da Vinci (1675-1742), an Italian composer and violinist who was active in the early 18th century and served as the maestro di cappella (chapel master) at various churches in Florence and Pisa.

While the surname Vinci has its roots in Italy, particularly in the Tuscan region, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to immigration and migration patterns. However, its rich history and connection to the town of Vinci and the legendary figure of Leonardo da Vinci remain an integral part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vinci

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

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

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