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

Vizzini, 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 Vizzini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vizzini in America

Vizzini is the 43369th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vizzini surname appeared 498 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 Vizzini.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vizzini 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 Vizzini

The surname Vizzini is of Italian origin, specifically from the region of Sicily. It is believed to have derived from the town of Vizzini, located in the southeastern part of the island. The name is thought to have originated during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century.

The town of Vizzini is situated in the province of Catania, and its name is believed to have evolved from the Latin word "vicinia," meaning "neighborhood" or "vicinity." This suggests that the surname Vizzini might have initially referred to someone who lived in or near the town of Vizzini.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Vizzini can be found in a document dated 1283, which mentions a certain Guglielmo Vizzini as a landowner in the area around Vizzini. This record provides evidence of the surname's existence and its connection to the town during the late 13th century.

In the 15th century, records show a notable figure named Giovanni Vizzini, who was a prominent merchant and diplomat in the service of the Kingdom of Sicily. He was born around 1420 and played a significant role in facilitating trade relations between Sicily and other Mediterranean regions.

Another prominent individual with the surname Vizzini was Francesco Vizzini, a renowned Sicilian architect who lived during the 16th century. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Church of San Domenico in Vizzini, which was completed in 1587.

In the 17th century, a member of the Vizzini family, Antonio Vizzini (1620-1691), gained recognition as a renowned jurist and legal scholar. He authored several influential works on Sicilian law and served as a judge in the city of Palermo.

During the 18th century, the surname Vizzini was associated with the town's involvement in the production of wine and olive oil. The family of Giuseppe Vizzini (1745-1812) was known for their vineyards and olive groves, which contributed significantly to the local economy.

As the surname Vizzini spread beyond its place of origin, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Vizzino, Vizziní, and Vizziniu. However, the core pronunciation and meaning remained tied to the town of Vizzini and its historical significance in Sicily.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vizzini

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

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

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