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

Visca, 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 Visca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Visca in America

Visca is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Visca surname appeared 143 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 Visca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Visca 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 Visca

The surname VISCA originated in Italy during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the old Italian word "visca," which means "mistletoe." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked with mistletoe, perhaps in a location where it grew abundantly.

The earliest recorded instances of the VISCA surname can be traced back to the 13th century in regions of northern Italy, particularly in the areas around Milan and Bergamo. Some of the first documented mentions of the name appear in local tax records and land registries from that era.

One notable historical figure bearing the VISCA name was Gian Battista Visca, a renowned Renaissance painter from Bergamo who lived from 1520 to 1587. His works can still be found in various churches and galleries across northern Italy, showcasing his mastery of the fresco technique and religious subject matter.

Another individual of note was Girolamo Visca, a 16th-century scholar and philosopher from Milan. Born in 1547, he authored several treatises on logic and metaphysics, and his writings were influential in the intellectual circles of his time.

During the 17th century, the VISCA surname gained prominence in the region of Piedmont, particularly in the city of Turin. One notable figure from this era was Giovanni Battista Visca, a respected architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Palazzo Reale in Turin.

In the 18th century, the VISCA family produced a distinguished military figure, General Carlo Visca (1723-1801). He served with distinction in the Sardinian army and played a crucial role in the defense of Turin during the French Revolutionary Wars.

Moving into the 19th century, the VISCA surname can be found in various parts of Italy, including Sicily and the southern regions. One notable individual was Antonio Visca, a Sicilian politician and jurist born in 1832, who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and made significant contributions to the legal system during the unification of Italy.

Throughout its history, the VISCA surname has maintained a strong presence in Italy, with various branches and individuals leaving their mark in various fields, including art, scholarship, architecture, and military service. While the name's origins can be traced back to the late medieval period, its legacy continues to endure as a part of Italy's rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Visca

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

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

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