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

Visoso, 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 Visoso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Visoso in America

Visoso is the 46811th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Visoso surname appeared 454 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 Visoso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Visoso 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 Visoso

The surname VISOSO has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. Records suggest that the name dates back to the 13th century, when it was derived from the Italian word "visoso," meaning "full of life" or "lively." It is believed that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who exhibited a particularly vibrant and energetic personality.

One of the earliest mentions of the VISOSO surname can be found in a manuscript from the city of Florence, dated around 1275. This document records a certain Guido Visoso, a merchant who traded in fine textiles. Interestingly, the name is also found in the famous Florentine tax records known as the "Libri di Gabella" from the late 14th century.

In the 15th century, the VISOSO surname appears to have spread beyond Tuscany, with documented instances in other parts of Italy. One notable figure from this period is Giovanni Visoso, a renowned architect and sculptor from the city of Siena, who was born in 1420 and worked on several prestigious projects, including the facade of the Duomo di Siena.

During the Renaissance, the VISOSO name gained further prominence, with several members of the family becoming notable figures in the arts and sciences. Matteo Visoso (1505-1578), a celebrated painter from Florence, was renowned for his religious works and frescoes adorning numerous churches across Italy.

In the 17th century, the VISOSO family produced several notable scholars and intellectuals. One such figure was Cesare Visoso (1621-1689), a philosopher and theologian from Rome, who authored several influential treatises on moral philosophy and the nature of human existence.

As the name spread throughout Italy, it also took on various regional spellings and variations, such as Visosi, Visosio, and Visossi. However, the original VISOSO spelling remained predominantly used, particularly in Tuscany and other parts of central Italy.

Throughout history, the VISOSO surname has been carried by numerous individuals who have left their mark in various fields, from the arts and sciences to politics and literature. While the name may not be as widespread today as it once was, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Italy and the vibrant personalities that have borne this distinctive surname over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Visoso

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

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

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