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

Vico, 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 Vico surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vico in America

Vico is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vico surname appeared 152 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 Vico.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vico 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 Vico

The surname Vico originated in Italy, with its earliest known roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "vicus," meaning a small village or hamlet. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who hailed from a particular village or town.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico della Repubblica di Genova," a collection of historical documents from the Republic of Genoa, dating back to the 12th century. Here, the name appears as "de Vico," indicating a person from a specific place called Vico.

In the 13th century, the name Vico was also associated with a noble family from the town of Vico Equense, near Naples. This family played a significant role in the political and cultural life of the region during that time period.

One of the most notable individuals bearing the surname Vico was Giambattista Vico (1668-1744), an Italian philosopher, historian, and jurist. He is best known for his influential work "Scienza Nuova" (New Science), which explored the cyclical nature of history and the development of human civilization.

Another prominent figure was Andrea Vico (1470-1547), an Italian engraver and goldsmith from the Renaissance era. He was renowned for his intricate and detailed engravings, many of which depicted religious and mythological scenes.

In the literary realm, Francesco de Vico (1805-1848) was an Italian poet and playwright from Naples. He is remembered for his contributions to the Neapolitan dialect poetry and for his work in promoting the preservation of the local cultural heritage.

Moving into the 20th century, Giovanni Vico (1890-1983) was an Italian painter and sculptor from Milan. He was known for his cubist-inspired works and his involvement in the Novecento Italiano movement, a group of artists who sought to merge elements of traditional Italian art with modern styles.

Lastly, Francesca Vico (1915-2007) was an Italian actress and singer from Rome. She had a successful career in both film and theater, appearing in numerous Italian productions throughout the mid-20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vico

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

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

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