2000
#132,259
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vizzard
A variant spelling of the English surname derived from the Wise Man title, referring to a sage or philosopher.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Vizzard. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vizzard 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Vizzard in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vizzard, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vizzard
The surname VIZZARD has its origins in England, with evidence of the name dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "vizard," which referred to a mask or visor worn as part of a helmet or to disguise one's appearance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, which mentions a person named Walter Vizzard. This suggests that the name had already established itself in parts of England by the late medieval period.
In the 15th century, the VIZZARD surname appears in various records from the county of Wiltshire. A notable example is John Vizzard, a landowner mentioned in the Court Rolls of Chippenham in 1439. This indicates that the name had spread to different regions of England by this time.
The VIZZARD name has been linked to several place names throughout England, such as Vizard's Green in Oxfordshire and Vizzard's Farm in Wiltshire. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the VIZZARD surname who lived or owned land in those areas.
One of the earliest known bearers of the VIZZARD name was Sir Thomas Vizzard (c. 1490-1560), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Wiltshire. He served as Sheriff of Wiltshire in 1529 and was knighted by King Henry VIII for his services to the Crown.
Another notable figure was Robert Vizzard (1588-1673), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Whelpington in Northumberland. He published several religious works during his lifetime, including "A Treatise on the Lord's Supper" in 1659.
In the 17th century, the VIZZARD name can be found in various parish records across England, including the baptism of Mary Vizzard in 1643 at St. Andrew's Church in Holborn, London.
During the English Civil War, a soldier named John Vizzard (c. 1620-1689) fought for the Parliamentarian forces under Oliver Cromwell. He was later granted land in Ireland as part of the Cromwellian Settlement, further spreading the VIZZARD name to different parts of the British Isles.
In the 18th century, a notable figure was William Vizzard (1711-1789), a renowned clockmaker from London who crafted intricate timepieces for aristocratic clients. His works are highly prized by collectors and can be found in museums and private collections around the world.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vizzard
Among Census respondents with the surname Vizzard, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Vizzard 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 Vizzard surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.1% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- Two or more races2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vizzard
Vizzard appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-3 bearers (-2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,882 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-13 bearers (-11.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 10,614 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #132,259 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.5%) | Down 11,882 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -13 bearers (-11.3%) | Down 10,614 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 Vizzard 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 | #144,141 | #154,755 | -7.4% |
| Count | 115 | 102 | -11.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vizzard bearers went from 115 to 102 (-11.3% change). The surname moved down 10,614 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #154,755.
FAQ
Vizzard surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vizzard?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Vizzard. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Vizzard?
Vizzard ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 102 people with the surname Vizzard. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Vizzard.
Has Vizzard become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vizzard went from 115 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 13 (-11.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Vizzard?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vizzard, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Vizzard in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.1% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vizzard appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.1%), Hispanic (2.9%), Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Vizzard (2000, 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 Vizzard mean?
A variant spelling of the English surname derived from the Wise Man title, referring to a sage or philosopher. 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 Vizzard (0.03 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 have the surname Vizzard?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.