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

Visconti, 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 Visconti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Visconti in America

Visconti is the 12247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Visconti surname appeared 2,540 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Visconti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Visconti 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 Visconti

The surname Visconti originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "vicecomes," which translates to "viscount" or "vice-count," a title of nobility that was a rank just below a count. The name was likely adopted by individuals who held this position or were associated with someone who did.

The Visconti family was a powerful noble dynasty that ruled Milan and its territories from 1277 to 1447. They played a significant role in the politics and history of northern Italy during this time. One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Visconti can be found in the 11th century, when Ottone Visconti served as Archbishop of Milan from 1057 to 1085.

Another notable figure was Matteo I Visconti, who was born in 1250 and became the Lord of Milan in 1287. He established the Visconti dynasty's rule over the city and laid the foundations for their subsequent rise to power. His grandson, Galeazzo II Visconti (1320-1378), further expanded the family's territories and was responsible for the construction of several notable buildings in Milan, including the Visconti Castle.

During the Renaissance period, the Visconti family continued to play a significant role in Italian politics and culture. Filippo Maria Visconti (1392-1447) was the last Duke of Milan from the Visconti dynasty. After his death, the family's rule came to an end, and they were succeeded by the Sforza family.

Other notable individuals with the surname Visconti include the Italian painter and architect Galeazzo Alessi Visconti (1512-1572), who is best known for his design of the Palazzo Marino in Milan. The name Visconti has also been associated with various place names, such as the town of Visconti in the province of Viterbo, Italy.

Throughout history, the surname Visconti has been linked to power, influence, and cultural significance, particularly in the context of medieval and Renaissance Italy. Its origins as a noble title and its association with the ruling dynasty of Milan have contributed to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Visconti

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

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

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