2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vissicchio
An occupational surname derived from the Italian word "fischio" meaning whistle or whistler.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Vissicchio. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vissicchio surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Vissicchio in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vissicchio, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vissicchio
The surname VISSICCHIO originated in Italy, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "visciola," which means "sour cherry," suggesting a connection to the fruit trade or cultivation in the regions where the name first emerged.
One of the earliest known bearers of the VISSICCHIO name was Antonio VISSICCHIO, a merchant from Naples who is mentioned in historical records from the late 16th century. Another notable individual was Girolamo VISSICCHIO, a scholar and writer from Calabria who lived in the 17th century and authored several works on philosophy and theology.
In the 18th century, the VISSICCHIO name appeared in various records from the southern Italian regions of Campania and Calabria, indicating a concentration of families bearing this surname in those areas. One notable figure from this period was Vincenzo VISSICCHIO, a landowner and farmer from the town of Caserta, near Naples, who was recorded in local tax records from the mid-1700s.
As the 19th century progressed, the VISSICCHIO name began to spread more widely throughout Italy, with families bearing this surname documented in regions such as Puglia, Basilicata, and Sicily. One prominent individual from this era was Giuseppe VISSICCHIO, a lawyer and politician from Bari who served as a member of the Italian Parliament in the late 1800s.
In the early 20th century, the VISSICCHIO surname gained further recognition with the accomplishments of Arturo VISSICCHIO, a celebrated artist and sculptor from Rome who was renowned for his works in marble and bronze. His sculptures can be found in various museums and public spaces across Italy.
Throughout its history, the VISSICCHIO name has maintained a strong presence in Italy, with families bearing this surname continuing to contribute to various fields, including agriculture, commerce, academia, and the arts. While the name's origins may be rooted in the humble sour cherry, its bearers have left an indelible mark on Italian culture and society over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vissicchio
Among Census respondents with the surname Vissicchio, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Vissicchio bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Vissicchio surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.9% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino5.4% · 6
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vissicchio
Vissicchio appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+11 bearers (+11.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,089 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 393 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+11.0%) | Up 2,089 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Up 393 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Vissicchio surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #147,954 | 0.3% |
| Count | 111 | 112 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vissicchio bearers went from 111 to 112 (+0.9% change). The surname moved up 393 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #147,954.
FAQ
Vissicchio surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vissicchio?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Vissicchio. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Vissicchio?
Vissicchio ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Vissicchio. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Vissicchio.
Has Vissicchio become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vissicchio went from 111 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,347 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Vissicchio?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vissicchio, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Black (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Vissicchio in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.9% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vissicchio appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.9%), Hispanic (5.4%), Black (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Vissicchio (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Vissicchio mean?
An occupational surname derived from the Italian word "fischio" meaning whistle or whistler. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Vissicchio (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Vissicchio?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.