Explore the Family Name Vicenti

The meaning of Vicenti

1. Italian: patronymic or plural form of Vicente, a personal name of Spanish origin. 2. Spanish: variant of Vicente. In the US, it is most common among Native Americans (Jicarilla Apaches and Navajos) in NM; compare Becenti.

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How common is the last name Vicenti in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vicenti has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 69,854th in popularity and by 2010, it had fallen to 74,375th, marking a change of -6.47%. The count of individuals carrying this name also reduced slightly from 262 in 2000 to 260 in 2010, a drop of -0.76%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 10% over the same period.

20002010Change
Rank#69,854#74,375-6.47%
Count262260-0.76%
Proportion per 100k0.10.09-10%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vicenti

In terms of ethnicity, the Vicenti surname is predominantly associated with the American Indian and Alaskan Native community. The Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in 2000, 67.18% of individuals carrying this name identified as such, and this proportion increased to 75.77% by 2010, a rise of 12.79%. The second most common ethnic identity association for this surname is White, although there was a significant decrease from 16.41% in 2000 to 9.62% in 2010. A smaller percentage of individuals with the surname Vicenti identify as Hispanic, with a decrease from 14.5% in 2000 to 12.31% in 2010. An increase was seen in those identifying with two or more races, from 1.91% in 2000 to 2.31% in 2010. However, no individuals with this surname identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during these years.

20002010Change
American Indian and Alaskan Native67.18%75.77%12.79%
Hispanic14.5%12.31%-15.1%
White16.41%9.62%-41.38%
Two or More Races1.91%2.31%20.94%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%