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

Viscomi, 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 Viscomi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Viscomi in America

Viscomi is the 43511th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Viscomi surname appeared 496 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 Viscomi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Viscomi 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 Viscomi

The surname Viscomi is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the regions of Campania and Calabria in southern Italy, dating back to the 16th century. This name is believed to be derived from the Visconte, an old Italian word meaning "viscount" or "vice-count," a noble title bestowed upon feudal lords who served under a count or earl.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Viscomi can be found in historical records from the town of Acri, situated in the province of Cosenza, Calabria. One notable mention is in a 17th-century land registry document, where a family by the name of Viscomi is listed as landowners in the region.

In the late 16th century, a branch of the Viscomi family migrated to the city of Naples in the Campania region, where they established themselves as merchants and traders. During this period, the name underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Visconti and Visconte, reflecting the influence of local dialects.

One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the surname Viscomi was Antonio Viscomi, a renowned painter and sculptor born in Naples in 1578. His works adorned several churches and noble residences throughout the region, showcasing his artistic prowess.

Another notable figure was Girolamo Viscomi, a scholar and philosopher who lived in the late 17th century. He authored several treatises on metaphysics and ethics, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 18th century, the Viscomi family expanded their influence, with members holding positions of power and prestige. Among them was Giuseppe Viscomi, a respected magistrate who served as a judge in the Neapolitan court system from 1725 to 1792.

As the Viscomi surname spread across Italy and beyond, it continued to be associated with various professions and achievements. In the 19th century, Luciano Viscomi (1820-1894) was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Rome, including the Palazzo Brancaccio.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the contributions of Vincenzo Viscomi (1855-1932), a prominent Italian politician and statesman who served as a member of the Italian parliament and held numerous ministerial positions during his illustrious career.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Viscomi

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

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

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