Explore the Family Name Vescovo
The meaning of Vescovo
Italian: from vescovo ‘bishop’, a derivative of Greek episkopos ‘bishop’, literally ‘overseer’, applied as a status name denoting someone in the service of a bishop or alternatively a nickname for a pompous or pious person.
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How common is the last name Vescovo in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vescovo has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname fell from 112,365 in 2000 to 115,034 in 2010, indicating a decline of 2.38%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.83% during the same period, from 145 people in 2000 to 152 in 2010. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #112,365 | #115,034 | -2.38% |
| Count | 145 | 152 | 4.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vescovo
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that people with the Vescovo surname predominantly identify as White. This group saw an increase of 2.21% from 96.55% in 2000 to 98.68% in 2010. There were no changes reported for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 98.68% | 2.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |