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

Visnich, 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 Visnich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Visnich in America

Visnich is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Visnich surname appeared 105 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 Visnich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Visnich 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 Visnich

The surname VISNICH originates from the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, particularly in the areas that are now parts of Poland, Ukraine, and Belarus. It likely emerged during the Medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

One theory suggests that VISNICH may have derived from the Slavic word "visnja," which means "cherry tree." This could indicate that the name was initially given to someone who lived near or owned a cherry orchard or grove.

Another possibility is that VISNICH is a locational surname, referring to a specific place or village where the family originated. In this case, it may have been derived from a Slavic place name containing the root "vis" or a similar variation.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name VISNICH can be found in various historical documents and records from the region. For example, a person named Yuri Visnich was mentioned in a land deed from the city of Lviv (then part of the Kingdom of Poland) in the year 1435.

Another notable figure was Jan Visnich, a merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Brest (now in Belarus) during the late 15th century. He was involved in trade with neighboring regions and was known for his successful business ventures.

In the 16th century, there was a family of nobles bearing the surname VISNICH who owned estates in the area around the town of Przemyśl (now in southeastern Poland). One member of this family, Andrzej Visnich, served as a military officer and participated in several campaigns against the Ottoman Empire in the 1570s.

During the 17th century, a priest named Mikhail Visnich was known for his work in establishing schools and promoting education in the region of Volhynia (now part of Ukraine). He played a significant role in preserving and spreading the Orthodox Christian faith in the area.

Another notable figure was Katarzyna Visnich, a renowned herbalist and healer who lived in the village of Białystok (now in northeastern Poland) in the late 1600s. Her knowledge of traditional remedies and natural medicines was highly respected, and she was often consulted by people from nearby towns and villages.

These are just a few examples of individuals who carried the surname VISNICH throughout history, but it is likely that there were many others who played important roles in their communities and contributed to the rich cultural heritage of the Slavic regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Visnich

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

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

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