Find out how popular the last name Varisco is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Varisco.

Varisco, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Varisco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Varisco in America

Varisco is the 42720th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Varisco surname appeared 507 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Varisco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Varisco to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Varisco

The surname Varisco originated in Italy, first appearing in records during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "varus," meaning "bent" or "crooked," possibly referring to a physical characteristic or occupation. The name may have roots in the Lombardic region of northern Italy, where it was most prevalent in its early history.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Varisco surname can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of historical documents from the Lombard kingdom dating back to the 7th century. The name was also present in the Venetian and Genoese maritime republics, suggesting that some Variscos may have been involved in maritime trade or exploration.

In the 13th century, a notable bearer of the name was Giacomo Varisco, a merchant from Genoa who is mentioned in several trade records from that period. Another early figure was Pietro Varisco, a skilled glassmaker from Murano, Venice, who lived in the late 15th century and contributed to the island's renowned glassmaking tradition.

During the Renaissance, the Varisco name became more widespread throughout Italy. In the 16th century, Giovanni Battista Varisco (1502-1576) was a prominent painter from Savona, known for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches in northern Italy.

In the 17th century, Girolamo Varisco (1625-1707) was a respected architect and engineer from Genoa, responsible for designing several notable buildings and fortifications in his hometown and the surrounding region.

Another notable bearer of the Varisco name was Francesco Varisco (1738-1805), a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Milan. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and served as a professor at the University of Pavia.

Throughout its long history, the Varisco surname has been associated with various professions, including merchants, artisans, scholars, and professionals, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who bore this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Varisco

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Varisco.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Varisco was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Varisco has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Varisco was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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