Explore the Family Name Viso
The meaning of Viso
Spanish and Portuguese: habitational name from any of the places called (El) Viso, e.g. in Galicia, named with viso ‘viewpoint’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Viso in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Viso has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Viso was ranked 76,946 in terms of prevalence but jumped to 65,964 by 2010, a change of 14.27%. The count of people with this surname also increased during this period from 232 to 300, showing a rise of 29.31%. The proportion of individuals with the Viso surname per 100k population rose by 11.11%, indicating a growing presence of this name in the United States.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #65,964 | 14.27% |
| Count | 232 | 300 | 29.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Viso
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Viso. As of 2010, the highest percentage of individuals with the surname Viso identified as Hispanic (37%), which showed a substantial increase of 40.74% from 2000 when it was at 26.29%. During the same time, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 72.84% to 62%, marking a decline of 14.88%. There were no reported instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native populations, or those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.84% | 62% | -14.88% |
| Hispanic | 26.29% | 37% | 40.74% |
| 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% |