Vincent Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Vincent mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Vincent name
Vincent comes from the given name Vincent, from Latin Vincentius, "conquering". Saint Vincent of Saragossa, a popular martyr, spread the name through medieval France. The surname is common throughout France and also found in England after the Norman Conquest. Emigration also carried it to Canada, England and Belgium.
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This overview covers the Vincent name in France. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Canada, England and Belgium; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Vincent name FAQ
What does the Vincent name mean?
Conquering. Common variants include Vincens, Vincenti, Vinson.
Where does the Vincent surname come from?
It originates in France, and is also found in Canada, England and Belgium.
Is there a Vincent coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Vincent crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Vincent coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Albert Dauzat & Marie-Thérèse Morlet, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames.