2000
#12,052
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,376
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.88
Rare Last name
Vinci
Italian occupational surname referring to a person from Vinci or a descendant of a person named Vincenzo.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,556 Americans carry the last name Vinci. That puts it at #13,149 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.75 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 134,098 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vinci 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Vinci with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
2.6K
1 in 134,098
Census rank
#13,149
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,229 bearers of the surname Vinci in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.75 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 13149th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vinci, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vinci
Among Census respondents with the surname Vinci, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Vinci 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 Vinci surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7% · 2,044
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 93
- Two or more races2.2% · 49
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.2% · 26
- Black or African American0.7% · 16
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vinci
Vinci 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
#12,833
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,400
+24 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.81
Rank movement Down 781 places
2020
#13,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,229
-171 bearers (-7.1%)
Per 100,000 0.75
Rank movement Down 316 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #12,052 | 2,376 | 0.88 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #12,833 | 2,400 | 0.81 | +24 bearers (+1.0%) | Down 781 places |
| 2020 | #13,149 | 2,229 | 0.75 | -171 bearers (-7.1%) | Down 316 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 Vinci 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 | #12,833 | #13,149 | -2.5% |
| Count | 2,400 | 2,229 | -7.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.81 | 0.75 | -7.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vinci bearers went from 2,400 to 2,229 (-7.1% change). The surname moved down 316 positions in the national ranking, going from #12,833 to #13,149.
FAQ
Vinci surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vinci?
Name Census estimates that about 2,556 living Americans carry the surname Vinci. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 134,098 residents.
How common is Vinci?
Vinci ranks #13,149 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.75 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,229 people with the surname Vinci. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,556), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.75 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.75 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Vinci.
Has Vinci become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vinci went from 2,400 recorded bearers to 2,229. That is a decrease of 171 (-7.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #12,833 to #13,149.
What does the Census say about the background of Vinci?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vinci, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Two or More Races (2.2%). 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 Vinci in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (2,044 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vinci appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.7%), Hispanic (4.2%), Two or More Races (2.2%). 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 Vinci (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 Vinci mean?
Italian occupational surname referring to a person from Vinci or a descendant of a person named Vincenzo. 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 Vinci (0.75 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 are called Vinci?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Vinci at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.