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

Viezcas, 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 Viezcas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Viezcas in America

Viezcas is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Viezcas surname appeared 182 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 Viezcas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Viezcas 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 Viezcas

The surname Viezcas is of Spanish origin, with roots tracing back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Castilla y León, particularly in the provinces of Palencia and Valladolid.

The name Viezcas is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "viejo," meaning "old." It is speculated that the surname was initially given as a descriptive name, referring to someone who was elderly or the oldest member of a family or community.

One of the earliest known records of the surname Viezcas can be found in the archives of the city of Palencia, dating back to the late 15th century. This document mentions a certain Juan Viezcas, who was a local landowner and farmer.

In the 16th century, the name Viezcas appears in various historical documents from the region of Castilla y León, indicating the presence of families bearing this surname in towns and villages across the area.

One notable individual with the surname Viezcas was Pedro Viezcas (1525-1598), a prominent architect and stonemason who contributed to the construction of several churches and cathedrals in the city of Valladolid during the Spanish Renaissance period.

Another historical figure was María Viezcas (1632-1702), a Benedictine nun and writer who authored several religious texts and poems that were widely circulated in her time.

In the 18th century, records show that a branch of the Viezcas family had settled in the city of Seville, where they became involved in various trades and businesses. One prominent member was Joaquín Viezcas (1745-1821), a successful merchant and landowner.

Towards the end of the 19th century, the surname Viezcas began to spread beyond Spain, with some individuals emigrating to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One such individual was Andrés Viezcas (1865-1932), a Spanish sailor who eventually settled in Argentina and worked as a port inspector.

Throughout its history, the surname Viezcas has been associated with various place names and older spellings, such as "Viezgas," "Viezchas," and "Viezcanos," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Viezcas

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

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

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