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

Viscariello, 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 Viscariello surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Viscariello in America

Viscariello is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Viscariello surname appeared 142 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 Viscariello.

We can also compare 2010 data for Viscariello 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 Viscariello

The surname Viscariello originates from Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Calabria. It likely emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "viscaria," which refers to a type of plant known as the "musky catchfly" or "viscaria."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Viscariello appears in the historical records of the town of Salerno, in the Campania region. In a document dated 1286, a certain "Guglielmo Viscariello" is mentioned as a landowner in the area. This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals involved in agriculture or herbalism.

Another early reference to the name can be found in the archives of the city of Cosenza, in the region of Calabria. A record from 1342 mentions a "Berardo Viscariello," who was a merchant engaged in the trade of spices and herbs. This further reinforces the connection between the name and the plant world.

During the Renaissance period, the Viscariello name gained prominence in Naples, where several members of the family held important positions within the city's guilds and trade associations. One notable figure was Giacomo Viscariello (1525-1598), a renowned goldsmith and jeweler whose works were highly sought after by the noble families of the time.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Viscariello family settled in the town of Castelvetere sul Calore, in the province of Avellino. Here, they established themselves as landowners and farmers. One of the most prominent figures from this lineage was Giuseppe Viscariello (1742-1812), who is remembered for his role in the local resistance against the French occupation during the Napoleonic Wars.

Another notable individual bearing the Viscariello surname was Francesco Viscariello (1819-1892), a lawyer and politician from the city of Cosenza. He played an active role in the Risorgimento movement and was a staunch advocate for the unification of Italy.

Throughout its history, the Viscariello name has been associated with various professions, from artisans and merchants to lawyers and politicians. While the name may have originated from a humble connection to the plant world, it has evolved to encompass a diverse range of individuals and their achievements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Viscariello

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

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

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