Vincenz

Vincenz is a masculine given name used in German-speaking regions, a variant of Vincent. It derives from the Latin name Vincentius, which means "conquering" or "to conquer" (from vincere). In daily use, Vincenz is most commonly found in Germany and Austria, and also appears in parts of Switzerland and South Tyrol, where German is widely spoken. A closely related German form is Vinzenz; the spelling Vincenz with a "c" is an older or regional variant that persists in some communities and church records. Internationally, the name corresponds to Vincent in English, Vincenzo in Italian, and Vicente in Spanish.

Religious and cultural associations: The name is tied to Saint Vincent, and the German form Vinzenz is frequently used in Catholic contexts, including church dedications and liturgical references. As a personal name, Vincenz has been borne by various clerics, scholars, and artists within German-speaking communities, reflecting its traditional status.

Surname usage: Vincenz is primarily a given name; when it occurs as a surname it is relatively rare and usually traces to patronymic or familial origins.

See also: Vincent, Vinzenz, Vincenzo, Vincentius.