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

Viverito, 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 Viverito surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Viverito in America

Viverito is the 55121st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Viverito surname appeared 373 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 Viverito.

We can also compare 2010 data for Viverito 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 Viverito

The surname Viverito is of Italian origin, originating from the Lazio region of central Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "vivere," meaning "to live," possibly referring to a person who lived a long and prosperous life or a place where life flourished.

The earliest records of the name Viverito can be traced back to the late 15th century in the small town of Rieti, located in the province of Lazio. In 1492, a document mentions a certain Giovanni Viverito, a local landowner and merchant, who was involved in a legal dispute over property rights.

In the 16th century, the Viverito family gained prominence in the nearby town of Tivoli, where they owned several vineyards and olive groves. One notable member was Giulio Viverito (1522-1601), a renowned artist and sculptor who contributed to the decoration of several churches and palaces in Rome and the surrounding areas.

The name Viverito also appears in historical records from the nearby region of Campania. In the 17th century, a branch of the family settled in the city of Naples, where they were involved in the silk trade. One of the most famous Viverito figures from this period was Francesco Viverito (1638-1712), a successful merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of a hospital for the poor.

As the Viverito family spread across Italy, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, such as Viverito, Viveritio, and Vivirito. This was common in the past due to inconsistencies in record-keeping and regional dialects.

In the 19th century, several Viverito individuals made notable contributions in various fields. Antonio Viverito (1812-1888) was a renowned playwright and poet from Naples, known for his satirical works that criticized the social and political conditions of his time. Another notable figure was Emilia Viverito (1838-1912), a pioneering educator from Rome who established one of the first schools for girls in the city.

Other individuals with the surname Viverito include Roberto Viverito (1882-1958), a renowned architect from Genoa who designed several iconic buildings in the city, and Luciano Viverito (1919-2003), a celebrated composer and musician from Milan who composed scores for several Italian films in the mid-20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Viverito

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

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

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