Explore the Family Name Viani
The meaning of Viani
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Viano. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Dante, Dino, Enrico.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Viani in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Viani has seen a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Viani was ranked as the 58,397th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 66,164th position, marking a 13.3% drop in its rank. The actual count of people with the surname also decreased from 325 in 2000 to 299 in 2010, an 8% decline. This change is reflected in the proportion per 100k people which fell from 0.12 to 0.1, a decrease of 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #66,164 | -13.3% |
| Count | 325 | 299 | -8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Viani
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Viani. As per 2000 data, an overwhelming majority (96.31%) identified as White. However, by 2010, this percentage had dropped slightly to 90.64%, indicating a shift in the ethnicity distribution among individuals with this surname. In contrast, the proportion of those self-identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase of 117.75%, rising from 3.38% in 2000 to 7.36% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities within those bearing the Viani surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.31% | 90.64% | -5.89% |
| Hispanic | 3.38% | 7.36% | 117.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |