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

Versoza, 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 Versoza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Versoza in America

Versoza is the 104156th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Versoza surname appeared 172 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 Versoza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Versoza 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 Versoza

The surname Versoza is believed to have its origins in the coastal region of Liguria, Italy, dating back to the late 15th century. It is thought to derive from the Italian word "versa," meaning "slope" or "hillside," suggesting a connection to the rugged terrain of the area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a collection of maritime records from the port city of Genoa in 1492, where a merchant named Pietro Versoza is mentioned as trading goods along the Mediterranean coast. This provides evidence of the name's presence in the region during the Renaissance period.

In the 16th century, the name Versoza can be found in various documents relating to the Republic of Genoa, including tax records and property deeds. One notable individual from this era was Giacomo Versoza, a nobleman and landowner who lived from 1532 to 1602.

As the centuries progressed, the Versoza name spread beyond Liguria to other parts of Italy and eventually to other countries through migration and travel. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the Spanish colony of Puerto Rico, where the name evolved into the spelling "Versoza."

One prominent figure bearing this surname was Miguel Versoza, a Puerto Rican revolutionary who played a crucial role in the island's struggle for independence from Spain in the late 19th century. He was born in 1852 and was executed by Spanish authorities in 1887 for his involvement in the revolutionary movement.

Another notable individual was Antonia Versoza, an Italian author and poet who lived from 1865 to 1942. Her works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning her recognition in literary circles of her time.

In the 20th century, the name Versoza gained prominence in the field of art and architecture. Mario Versoza, an Italian architect born in 1920, made significant contributions to the design of public buildings and urban spaces, leaving a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of his native country.

While the surname Versoza may have originated in a specific region of Italy, it has since spread across borders and continents, carried by individuals and families seeking new opportunities or fleeing conflict. The name's journey reflects the rich tapestry of human migration and cultural exchange that has shaped our world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Versoza

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

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

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