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

Veríssimo, 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 Veríssimo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Veríssimo in America

Veríssimo is the 49461st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Veríssimo surname appeared 425 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 Veríssimo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Veríssimo 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 Veríssimo

The surname Verissimo is of Portuguese origin, tracing its roots back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Portugal, particularly in the areas surrounding the cities of Porto and Braga.

The name Verissimo is derived from the Latin word "verissimus," which means "most true" or "most real." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who were known for their honesty, truthfulness, or strong adherence to principles.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Verissimo surname can be found in the municipal records of the city of Porto, dated back to the late 15th century. These records document a person named João Verissimo, who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the region.

During the Age of Exploration, as Portuguese explorers and settlers ventured out to various parts of the world, the Verissimo surname spread to other regions, including Brazil and parts of Africa and Asia where Portugal had established colonies.

Notable individuals bearing the Verissimo surname include:

1. José Verissimo (1857-1916), a Brazilian writer, educator, and literary critic who played a significant role in promoting Brazilian literature and culture.
2. Érico Veríssimo (1905-1975), a renowned Brazilian writer and novelist, best known for his works such as "O Tempo e o Vento" (Time and the Wind) and "Incidente em Antares" (Incident in Antares).
3. Luís Fernando Verissimo (born 1936), a Brazilian writer, journalist, and humorist, known for his satirical works and columns in major Brazilian newspapers.
4. Vasco Verissimo (1905-1984), a Portuguese painter and illustrator who gained recognition for his portraits and depictions of traditional Portuguese life.
5. Jaime Verissimo (born 1972), a Portuguese footballer who played as a midfielder for several clubs, including Sporting CP and Boavista FC.

Over the centuries, the Verissimo surname has also been associated with various place names, particularly in Portugal, where towns and villages may have been named after individuals or families bearing this surname. Some examples include Verissimo in the municipality of Moimenta da Beira and Verissimo de Baixo in the municipality of Castelo Branco.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Veríssimo

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

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

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