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

Verdusco, 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 Verdusco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Verdusco in America

Verdusco is the 33036th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Verdusco surname appeared 693 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 Verdusco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Verdusco 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 Verdusco

The surname Verdusco has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "verde," meaning green, and was likely a descriptive name given to someone who lived near a verdant area or had a particular association with the color green.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Verdusco can be found in historical documents and records from the regions of Tuscany and Umbria in central Italy. It appeared in various forms, such as Verducci and Verduzzi, reflecting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Verdusco was Giovanni Verdusco, a nobleman from the city of Perugia in Umbria, who lived in the late 15th century. He was known for his involvement in local politics and served as a magistrate in the city's governing council.

In the 16th century, the name Verdusco gained prominence with the birth of Giulio Verdusco (1522-1598), a renowned painter and architect from Florence. His works, which included frescoes and ecclesiastical buildings, can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Tuscany.

Another notable figure with the surname Verdusco was Pietro Verdusco (1564-1627), a scholar and philosopher from Siena. He was a professor at the University of Pisa and wrote several treatises on metaphysics and natural philosophy, contributing to the intellectual discourse of the Renaissance period.

During the 17th century, the Verdusco family established themselves in the city of Venice, where they were involved in the thriving textile trade. One member of this family, Marco Verdusco (1638-1712), became a successful merchant and was instrumental in establishing trade routes between Venice and the Ottoman Empire.

In the 18th century, the name Verdusco gained recognition in the field of music with the birth of Antonio Verdusco (1721-1795), a celebrated composer and violinist from Naples. His compositions, which included operas and concertos, were performed throughout Italy and gained him fame across Europe.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Verdusco who have left their mark throughout history. The name continues to be found in various regions of Italy, as well as among Italian descendants in other parts of the world, serving as a testament to its rich heritage and enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Verdusco

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

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 Verdusco 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 Verdusco 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 Verdusco was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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