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

Vizzerra, 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 Vizzerra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vizzerra in America

Vizzerra is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vizzerra surname appeared 102 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 Vizzerra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vizzerra 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 Vizzerra

The surname Vizzerra is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Sicily and Calabria. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "vicino," which means "neighbor" or "nearby." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a particular landmark or location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vizzerra can be found in a document from the 15th century, where a certain Giulio Vizzerra is mentioned as a landowner in the town of Palermo, Sicily. It is possible that the name was already in use before this time, but written records from that era are scarce.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Antonio Vizzerra was a prominent merchant and banker in the city of Messina, Sicily. He was involved in the trade of silk and spices, which were highly valuable commodities at the time.

During the 17th century, the Vizzerra family seems to have expanded their presence to other parts of Italy, as evidenced by the birth of Vincenzo Vizzerra in the city of Naples in 1629. Vincenzo was a renowned artist and painter, known for his religious works and portraiture.

In the 18th century, the name Vizzerra gained recognition in the field of literature with the writer and poet Giuseppe Vizzerra, born in Catania, Sicily, in 1720. His works often celebrated the beauty of his native land and its rich cultural heritage.

Another notable figure with the surname Vizzerra was Maria Vizzerra, born in Reggio Calabria in 1842. She was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, establishing one of the first schools for girls in the region.

While the origins of the name Vizzerra can be traced back to Italy, it is important to note that due to migration and immigration, individuals with this surname can now be found in various parts of the world, particularly in countries with significant Italian diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vizzerra

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

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

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