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

Viglianco, 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 Viglianco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Viglianco in America

Viglianco is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Viglianco surname appeared 100 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 Viglianco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Viglianco 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 Viglianco

The surname Viglianco is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the regions of Campania and Calabria in southern Italy. It likely derived from the Italian word "vigliare," meaning "to watch over" or "to guard," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have been watchmen or sentries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Viglianco name can be found in a historical document from the late 15th century, referring to a family residing in the town of Salerno, in the Campania region. This document mentions a certain Matteo Viglianco, who was a respected merchant and landowner in the area.

In the 16th century, the Viglianco name appears in various records from the town of Cosenza, located in the Calabria region. One notable figure was Giovanni Battista Viglianco, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived from 1542 to 1612. He authored several works on theology and philosophy, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

Another prominent individual bearing the Viglianco name was Giuseppe Viglianco, a skilled architect who lived in the 17th century. He is credited with designing several churches and public buildings in the city of Naples, including the Church of Santa Maria della Sanità, which stands as a testament to his architectural prowess.

During the 18th century, the Viglianco family established itself in the town of Castellammare di Stabia, near Naples. One of their descendants, Antonio Viglianco, born in 1765, was a respected lawyer and judge who played a significant role in the legal system of the Kingdom of Naples.

In the 19th century, the name Viglianco gained recognition through the accomplishments of Vincenzo Viglianco, a famous painter and artist who was born in Salerno in 1820. His works, which often depicted landscapes and scenes from daily life in southern Italy, were highly acclaimed and can be found in various art galleries and museums across the country.

While the Viglianco surname may not be as widely known as some other Italian surnames, its rich history and connection to various regions of southern Italy make it a unique and fascinating name to explore. The individuals mentioned above are just a few examples of the diverse contributions made by those who have carried this surname throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Viglianco

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

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

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