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

Vizoso, 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 Vizoso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vizoso in America

Vizoso is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vizoso surname appeared 138 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 Vizoso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vizoso 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 Vizoso

The surname VIZOSO originates from Spain and is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. It is thought to derive from the Spanish word "vizcoso," which means "viscous" or "sticky." This could potentially indicate an association with a particular trade or occupation involving sticky substances or materials.

One of the earliest recorded references to the VIZOSO surname can be found in historical documents from the region of Galicia, in northwestern Spain. The name appears in various municipal records and cadastral documents from towns and villages across Galicia, such as Pontevedra and Ourense, suggesting a strong presence in this area during the Middle Ages.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the VIZOSO surname was Juan Vizoso, a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Americas. Born in Seville around 1520, Juan Vizoso accompanied Hernando de Soto on his exploration of Florida and the southeastern region of what is now the United States.

Another prominent individual with the VIZOSO surname was Andrés Vizoso, a Spanish soldier and military leader who played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of the Philippines in the late 16th century. Born in Galicia around 1545, Andrés Vizoso was part of the expedition led by Miguel López de Legazpi that established the first Spanish settlements in the Philippine archipelago.

During the 17th century, the VIZOSO name appears in various historical records from the Canary Islands, suggesting that individuals with this surname may have migrated or established connections with the archipelago during this time period. One notable figure from this era was Sebastián Vizoso, a prominent landowner and farmer in the Canary Islands, born in La Palma around 1630.

In the 18th century, a notable bearer of the VIZOSO surname was María Vizoso, a Spanish writer and poet from Galicia. Born in Pontevedra in 1725, María Vizoso gained recognition for her literary works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the beauty of her homeland.

Throughout its history, the VIZOSO surname has maintained a strong presence in Spain, particularly in the regions of Galicia and the Canary Islands. While the exact origins and meaning of the name remain somewhat uncertain, its longstanding presence in historical records attests to its enduring legacy within Spanish culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vizoso

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

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

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