Explore the Family Name Viana
The meaning of Viana
1. Spanish, Portuguese, and Galician: habitational name from any of the places in Spain and Portugal called Viana. 2. Italian: from a short form of the feminine form of a personal name such as Viviano or Ottaviano. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Fernando, Manuel, Carlos, Luis, Jorge, Francisco, Roberto, Ana, Angelina, Armindo, Arnaldo. Portuguese Joaquim, Manoel, Marcio. Italian Antonio, Elvio, Ercole, Leonardo, Marco, Quintino, Silvio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Viana in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Viana has gained popularity over time in the United States. In 2000, it ranked 21,406th in terms of prevalence but by 2010, it had climbed to the 17,268th spot, a significant increase of nearly 20 percent. The actual count of people bearing this last name also rose from 1,139 in 2000 to 1,640 in 2010, an impressive growth of around 44 percent. This translates to an increase in the proportion of individuals named Viana per 100,000 residents from 0.42 to 0.56.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,406 | #17,268 | 19.33% |
| Count | 1,139 | 1,640 | 43.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.56 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Viana
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Viana has also seen changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The portion of Vianas identifying as White increased by almost 14 percent, making up 46.89 percent of all Vianas in 2010. There was a slight decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, from 47.76 percent to 45.79 percent. Interestingly, the percentage of Vianas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell by approximately 13 percent, while those reporting two or more races saw a steep drop of nearly 80 percent. For the first time in 2010, there was a small representation of Vianas who identified as Black. The data for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant, with no reported Vianas from these ethnicities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 41.18% | 46.89% | 13.87% |
| Hispanic | 47.76% | 45.79% | -4.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.48% | 3.9% | -12.95% |
| Black | 0% | 2.32% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.36% | 1.1% | -79.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |