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

Viano, 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 Viano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Viano in America

Viano is the 52037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Viano surname appeared 399 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 Viano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Viano 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 Viano

The surname Viano has its origins in Italy, with the earliest records dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "via," meaning road or way, suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a particular road or path.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Viano can be found in the archives of the city of Genoa, where a certain Giovanni Viano was mentioned in a document from the 13th century. This indicates that the name was present in the region of Liguria during that time period.

In the 14th century, there are records of a noble family by the name of Viano residing in the city of Piacenza, located in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna. This family held considerable influence and played a significant role in the local politics of the time.

During the Renaissance period, the name Viano gained prominence with the birth of the famous architect and sculptor, Viano da Vigevano (c. 1485-1539). He was renowned for his work on various churches and palaces throughout Italy, including the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan.

Another notable figure with the surname Viano was the 17th-century poet and playwright, Viano Gianfrancesco (1612-1678). His works, which often explored themes of love and nature, were widely acclaimed and contributed to the rich literary tradition of Italy.

In the 19th century, the name Viano was associated with the political and military leader, Viano Giuseppe (1789-1856). He played a crucial role in the Italian unification movement and fought alongside Giuseppe Garibaldi during the Expedition of the Thousand in 1860.

Over the centuries, the name Viano has also been linked to various towns and villages across Italy, such as Viano d'Asti in the Piedmont region and Viano Veronese in the Veneto region. These place names may have influenced the spread and adoption of the surname in different parts of the country.

While the surname Viano has its roots in Italy, it has also been found in other parts of the world, likely due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the rich history and significance of this name remain deeply rooted in the Italian heritage and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Viano

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

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

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