How common is the Vasconcelos surname?

There are approximately 30,000 people with the surname Vasconcelos in the United States.

Vasconcelos

Q: What does the surname Vasconcelos mean?

The surname Vasconcelos means "One from Vasconia or the Basque region; a Basque person.". It is of Portuguese/Spanish origin.

Topographic

Meaning

One from Vasconia or the Basque region; a Basque person.

Etymology

From the Latin 'Vasconia' (the Basque country) combined with the Portuguese/Spanish locative suffix '-os'. The name originally denoted someone from or associated with the Basque region.

About the Vasconcelos Surname

A Portuguese and Spanish surname of Iberian origin denoting connection to the Basque region or Vasconia. The name is particularly common in Portugal and Brazil due to colonial history.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 30,000 bearers in the United States #715 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in Portugal, Spain, and Portuguese-speaking countries, particularly Brazil.

Notable Bearers

People with the Vasconcelos Surname

Jose Vasconcelos

Quick Facts

Origin: Portuguese/Spanish
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval Iberia (12th-13th century)
Estimated Bearers: 30,000