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

Vivo, 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 Vivo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vivo in America

Vivo is the 49999th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vivo surname appeared 419 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 Vivo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vivo 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 Vivo

The surname VIVO has its origins in Italy, dating back to the late 13th century. It is derived from the Latin word "vivus," meaning "alive" or "living." This name was likely given to someone who displayed a lively or energetic demeanor.

VIVO was initially concentrated in the regions of Campania, Calabria, and Sicily. Some of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in medieval Italian documents from these areas. For example, a certain Gaspare VIVO appeared in a Neapolitan tax record from 1289.

During the Renaissance period, the VIVO name gained prominence in the city of Naples. A notable figure was the artist Nardo VIVO, who lived from approximately 1450 to 1520. His works included fresco paintings in several churches across the Neapolitan region.

In the 17th century, the VIVO family established itself in the Sicilian town of Caltanissetta. Giovanni VIVO (1620-1688) was a respected jurist and legal scholar who authored several treatises on Sicilian law.

As the centuries progressed, the VIVO surname spread throughout Italy and beyond. Francesco VIVO (1743-1818) was a celebrated composer from Naples who wrote numerous operas and sacred works.

During the Italian unification movement of the 19th century, Giuseppe VIVO (1805-1878) was a prominent figure. He served as a general in the Neapolitan army and later joined the forces of Giuseppe Garibaldi, playing a role in the unification of Italy.

In more recent times, Antonio VIVO (1901-1967) was a renowned Italian sculptor. His works can be found in various public spaces across Italy, including the Piazza del Popolo in Rome.

While the VIVO surname originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration. However, this report focuses primarily on the historical roots and notable figures associated with this name in its country of origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vivo

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

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

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