Explore the Family Name Viscomi
The meaning of Viscomi
Italian: Sicilian and Calabrian form of Visconti, from medieval Latin viscomes ‘deputy’, Greek biskōmēs. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Emilio, Salvatore, Antonio, Beniamino, Filomena, Mario, Rodolfo, Santo.
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How common is the last name Viscomi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Viscomi saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Viscomi was ranked 40,265th in terms of popularity and dropped to 43,511th by 2010, marking an 8.06% change. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 512 in 2000 to 496 in 2010, reflecting a 3.13% change. This resulted in the proportion per 100k people decreasing from 0.19 to 0.17, a drop of 10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,265 | #43,511 | -8.06% |
| Count | 512 | 496 | -3.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Viscomi
The Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the ethnicity associated with the Viscomi surname shifted slightly over the decade. For instance, the percentage of Viscomis who identified as white decreased from 97.66% in 2000 to 94.96% in 2010. However, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.76% in 2000 to 3.63% in 2010, which is a significant 106.25% change. No Viscomis identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.66% | 94.96% | -2.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 3.63% | 106.25% |
| 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% |