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

Viscaíno, 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 Viscaíno surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Viscaíno in America

Viscaíno is the 77522nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Viscaíno surname appeared 247 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 Viscaíno.

We can also compare 2010 data for Viscaíno 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 Viscaíno

The surname Viscaino originated in Spain. It is believed to have first emerged around the late 15th century, deriving from the Spanish word "vizcaíno," which referred to someone from the Basque region of Vizcaya.

The earliest known records of the name date back to the 16th century, appearing in various documents related to Spanish exploration and colonization efforts in the New World. One notable example is Sebastián Vizcaíno, a Spanish explorer and navigator who led expeditions to the Pacific Coast of California and Baja California between 1596 and 1603.

Over time, the name Viscaino spread beyond the Basque region and became more widely adopted across Spain. It is likely that the spelling variations, such as "Vizcaino" and "Vizcayno," arose during this period as the name traveled to different regions.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Viscaino surname began appearing in colonial records from Spanish settlements in the Americas, particularly in Mexico and the southwestern regions of what is now the United States. This reflected the migration patterns of Spanish settlers and colonists during that era.

One notable figure with the surname Viscaino was Juan Bautista Viscaíno y Porras, a Spanish soldier and explorer who was born in Andalusia around 1550. He served as the governor of New Mexico from 1598 to 1608 and played a significant role in the early exploration and settlement of the region.

Another individual of historical significance was Diego Vizcaíno de Lezama, a Spanish conquistador and explorer who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was involved in the exploration and colonization efforts in present-day Venezuela and Colombia.

In the realm of literature, Alonso Jerónimo de Salas Barbadillo, a Spanish novelist and playwright born in 1563, is believed to have had the surname Viscaino, though it was often written as "Vizcaino" or "Vizcayno" during his time.

María Luisa Viscaíno y Vergara, born in Mexico in 1786, was a notable figure in the Mexican War of Independence. She played an active role in supporting the insurgent forces and is remembered for her dedication to the cause of Mexican independence.

While the Viscaino surname is most closely associated with Spain and its colonial territories, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its roots can be traced back to the Basque region of northern Spain, where it first emerged as a distinctive family name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Viscaíno

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

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

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