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

Viscuso, 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 Viscuso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Viscuso in America

Viscuso is the 41426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Viscuso surname appeared 525 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 Viscuso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Viscuso 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 Viscuso

The surname Viscuso originates from Italy, particularly from the region of Sicily. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 14th centuries. The name is derived from the Italian word "vischio," which means "mistletoe," suggesting a connection to the plant or a possible occupational link to those who harvested or worked with mistletoe.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Viscuso surname can be found in the Sicilian village of Naro, where a family bearing this name was documented in the 14th century. The name also appeared in various historical records and documents from that region during the Renaissance period.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Girolamo Viscuso (1435-1498) was a prominent scholar and philosopher from Palermo, Sicily. His writings and teachings influenced the intellectual discourse of the time.

During the 16th century, another individual named Antonio Viscuso (1520-1590) was a renowned artist and painter from Messina, Sicily. His works, primarily religious paintings, adorned several churches and cathedrals in the region.

In the 17th century, the name Viscuso was associated with a powerful noble family from Catania, Sicily. One of the most prominent members, Francesco Viscuso (1625-1695), served as a high-ranking official in the Spanish administration that governed the island at the time.

Moving into the 18th century, a military officer named Vincenzo Viscuso (1710-1782) from Agrigento, Sicily, distinguished himself during the conflicts between the Spanish and Austrian forces vying for control over the region.

Throughout these centuries, the Viscuso surname has been documented in various forms, including Viscusi, Viscuso, and Vischuso, reflecting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. Additionally, the name has been associated with certain place names in Sicily, such as Viscusa and Viscusone, which may have influenced the surname's development.

While the Viscuso surname has its roots in Sicily, it has since spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, carried by individuals and families who migrated from the island over the centuries. Today, the name continues to hold a strong connection to its Sicilian heritage and the rich history of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Viscuso

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

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

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