2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Vizconde
A Spanish surname meaning viscount or nobleman under an earl or count.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Vizconde. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vizconde 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Vizconde in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vizconde, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 84.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.7%) and White (4.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vizconde
Among Census respondents with the surname Vizconde, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 84.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.7%) and White (4.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Vizconde 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 Vizconde surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander84.0% · 100
- Two or more races6.7% · 8
- White4.2% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 4
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vizconde
Vizconde appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+19 bearers (+19.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 18,187 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +19 bearers (+19.0%) | Up 18,187 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 Vizconde 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 | #160,975 | #142,788 | 11.3% |
| Count | 100 | 119 | 19.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 32.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vizconde bearers went from 100 to 119 (+19.0% change). The surname moved up 18,187 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #142,788.
FAQ
Vizconde surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vizconde?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Vizconde. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Vizconde?
Vizconde ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Vizconde. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Vizconde.
Has Vizconde become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vizconde went from 100 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 19 (+19.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Vizconde?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vizconde, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 84.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.7%) and White (4.2%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Vizconde in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.0% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vizconde appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (84.0%), Two or More Races (6.7%), White (4.2%). 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 Vizconde (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 Vizconde mean?
A Spanish surname meaning viscount or nobleman under an earl or count. 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 Vizconde (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 share the surname Vizconde?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.