Vincent Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Vincent Name Meaning: Derives from the Latin word 'vincere' meaning 'conquering' or to 'overcome'.

A name made popular after a number of early saints, may have also been given to someone as a nickname.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Vincent Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Vincent family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 272
Female Servant 169
Independent 153
Farmer 89
Labourer 85
Male Servant 70
Ag Labourer 48
Carpenter 36
Shoe Maker 36
Copper Miner 32
Tailor 29
Pauper 29
Miner 27
Gardener 23
Laundress 21
Butcher 19
Baker 17
Dress Maker 14
Independant 14
Sawyer 14
Porter 13
Mariner 13
Apprentice 13
Painter 12
Pupil 11

Vincent Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Vincent 100% 67,942
2 Vinsent 86% 272
3 Vencent 86% 165

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The surname Vincent is the most popular version of all its varients

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