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

Vizconde, 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 Vizconde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vizconde in America

Vizconde is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vizconde surname appeared 100 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 Vizconde.

The history of the last name Vizconde

The surname Vizconde is of Spanish origin, derived from the Spanish word "vizconde" which means "viscount." The name likely originated in the medieval period, referring to a nobleman who held a rank below that of a count or earl.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Vizconde surname can be found in the Libro de Armeria, a Spanish armorial compiled in the 16th century. This armorial lists several noble families bearing the Vizconde name, indicating their status as viscounts or descendants of viscounts.

The Vizconde surname is closely associated with the Basque region of Spain, particularly the province of Vizcaya (Biscay). It is possible that the name originated among noble families in this area, as the Basque language shares linguistic roots with the Spanish word "vizconde."

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the Vizconde surname was Diego de Vizconde, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in expeditions to the Americas. Another prominent individual was Juan de Vizconde, a 17th-century Spanish military commander who served in the Spanish Army during the Thirty Years' War.

In the 18th century, the Vizconde surname appeared in various records, including the 1788 census of the Basque region. One notable bearer of the name was Pedro de Vizconde, a renowned Basque navigator and cartographer who produced important maps of the region.

Another historical figure was Miguel Vizconde, a 19th-century Spanish writer and journalist who was active during the Romantic literary movement. His works, including novels and poetry, explored themes of Basque culture and identity.

In the 20th century, a prominent individual with the Vizconde surname was Antonio Vizconde, a Spanish architect who designed several notable buildings in Madrid and other cities. He was known for his innovative use of reinforced concrete and his modernist architectural style.

While the Vizconde surname is primarily associated with Spain and the Basque region, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval nobility and the specific rank of viscount in Spanish society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vizconde

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

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 Vizconde 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.

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

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