Vincent

Patronymic

Meaning

Conquering, from Latin 'vincere' (to conquer).

Etymology

Derived from the Latin personal name 'Vincentius', which comes from 'vincere' meaning to conquer. The surname originated as a patronymic from this popular personal name, especially after Saint Vincent became venerated.

About the Vincent Surname

A patronymic surname derived from the Latin personal name Vincent, indicating descent from an ancestor with that name. It has been popular in France since the medieval period.

Distribution

Common throughout France, with notable presence in northern and central regions.

People with the Vincent Surname

B.J. Vincent

Honorable

Bird Vincent

J.

Stenio Vincent

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