Explore the Family Name Viselli
The meaning of Viselli
Italian (Lazio): patronymic or plural form of a pet form of the personal name Viso, a short form of Lodoviso (a variant of Ludovico) or of the medieval omen or well-wishing name Belviso (literally ‘beautiful face’). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Guido, Cesidio, Rinaldo, Rocco, Sandro.
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How common is the last name Viselli in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Viselli displayed a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Viselli was ranked 60,887th in prevalence, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 62,045th position, marking a decrease of 1.9%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Viselli surname increased over this period, rising from 309 in 2000 to 323 in 2010 – a growth of 4.53%. The proportion of those with the surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #62,045 | -1.9% |
| Count | 309 | 323 | 4.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Viselli
The ethnic identity associated with the Viselli surname, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, with an increase from 94.50% in 2000 to 96.59% in 2010. Over the same decade, the percentage of those identifying as belonging to two or more races decreased from 2.91% to 1.86%, showing a drop of 36.08%. There were no reported instances of Visellis identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.5% | 96.59% | 2.21% |
| Two or More Races | 2.91% | 1.86% | -36.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |