2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Viglianco
An occupational Italian surname derived from the word "viglia" meaning "vat" referring to a vat maker or cooper.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Viglianco. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Viglianco surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Viglianco in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Viglianco, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.5%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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One of the earliest recorded instances of the Viglianco name can be found in a historical document from the late 15th century, referring to a family residing in the town of Salerno, in the Campania region.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Viglianco
Among Census respondents with the surname Viglianco, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.5%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Viglianco bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Viglianco surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.7% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino6.5% · 7
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Viglianco
Viglianco appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-1 bearers (-1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 11,647 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+7 bearers (+7.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,336 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | -1 bearers (-1.0%) | Down 11,647 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+7.0%) | Up 9,336 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Viglianco surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #160,975 | #151,639 | 5.8% |
| Count | 100 | 107 | 7.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 19.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Viglianco bearers went from 100 to 107 (+7.0% change). The surname moved up 9,336 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #151,639.
FAQ
Viglianco surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Viglianco?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Viglianco. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Viglianco?
Viglianco ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Viglianco. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Viglianco.
Has Viglianco become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Viglianco went from 100 recorded bearers to 107. That is an increase of 7 (+7.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Viglianco?
Among Census respondents with the surname Viglianco, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.5%) and Two or More Races (2.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Viglianco in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.7% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Viglianco appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.7%), Hispanic (6.5%), Two or More Races (2.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Viglianco (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Viglianco mean?
An occupational Italian surname derived from the word "viglia" meaning "vat" referring to a vat maker or cooper. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Viglianco (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Viglianco?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.