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

Victoriano, 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 Victoriano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Victoriano in America

Victoriano is the 17367th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Victoriano surname appeared 1,626 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Victoriano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Victoriano 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 Victoriano

The surname Victoriano has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 16th century. It is a patronymic name derived from the Spanish given name "Victor," which itself comes from the Latin word "victor," meaning "conqueror" or "victor." The suffix "-iano" was added to the root name to indicate a family or ancestral connection.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Victoriano surname can be found in the Spanish census records from the late 1500s, where it appears in various regions, including Andalusia, Catalonia, and Castile. The name was particularly prevalent in the southern regions of Spain, such as Seville and Granada, where it was associated with families of noble or influential backgrounds.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Victoriano surname gained prominence in Spain, and several individuals bearing this name left their mark in various fields. One notable example is Juan Victoriano, a Spanish military officer and explorer who participated in the conquest of the Americas in the early 1500s. He was part of the expeditions led by Hernán Cortés and played a crucial role in the conquest of Mexico.

Another prominent figure with the Victoriano surname was Pedro Victoriano, a Spanish artist and architect who lived in the late 16th century. He was renowned for his contributions to the Renaissance architecture in Spain, particularly in the design and construction of churches and monasteries in Seville and Granada.

In the realm of literature, the Victoriano surname is associated with Miguel Victoriano, a Spanish poet and playwright from the 17th century. His works, which explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, were widely celebrated during his lifetime and continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars of Spanish literature.

Moving forward to the 18th century, the Victoriano surname gained recognition in the field of academia with José Victoriano, a Spanish philosopher and educator. He was a prominent figure in the Enlightenment movement in Spain and played a significant role in promoting rational thought and scientific inquiry.

Lastly, in the 19th century, the Victoriano surname was carried by Manuel Victoriano, a Spanish military leader and statesman. He served as a general in the Spanish army and played a crucial role in the Carlist Wars, a series of civil conflicts that took place in Spain during the mid-19th century.

While the Victoriano surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including Latin America and the Philippines, due to Spanish colonization and migration. However, the historical significance and legacy of this name remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural and intellectual heritage of Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Victoriano

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

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

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