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

Viso, 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 Viso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Viso in America

Viso is the 65964th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Viso surname appeared 300 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 Viso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Viso 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 Viso

The surname VISO has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania, where it first appeared in the 13th century. The name is derived from the Latin word "visus," meaning "sight" or "vision," suggesting a connection to a person's occupation or physical characteristic related to vision.

During the Middle Ages, surnames were often adopted based on a person's trade, physical traits, or place of origin. The VISO surname likely arose as a descriptive name for someone with keen eyesight or possibly a profession related to vision, such as an optician or glass maker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VISO surname can be found in the 1311 census records of the city of Naples, where a certain Giovanni VISO is listed as a resident. This document provides valuable insight into the name's early presence in the region.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the VISO surname was Antonio VISO (1435-1493), a renowned painter and architect from the city of Salerno. His works can still be admired in various churches and buildings throughout southern Italy, showcasing the artistic talents associated with this name.

Another prominent individual with the VISO surname was Girolamo VISO (1560-1628), a Neapolitan philosopher and scholar who authored several treatises on logic and metaphysics. His contributions to the intellectual discourse of the time earned him a place in the annals of Italian academia.

During the 17th century, the VISO surname gained recognition through the achievements of Vincenzo VISO (1612-1679), a celebrated composer and organist from Naples. His compositions for the church and the court were widely performed and appreciated throughout Italy.

In the 19th century, the name VISO was associated with the literary world through the works of Ettore VISO (1824-1891), a renowned poet and playwright from the town of Avellino. His plays and poetry reflected the cultural and social landscape of his time, earning him critical acclaim.

As the VISO surname spread beyond its original region, it also found its way into other parts of Italy, such as the northern city of Milan, where the VISO family established itself as prominent business owners and merchants during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Viso

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

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

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