Explore the Family Name Visor
The meaning of Visor
English (Wiltshire): occupational name from Old French viseor ‘scout, spy’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Visor in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Visor has seen a moderate increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Visor was ranked 66,878th, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 64,721st spot, marking an overall rank change of 3.23%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also increased during this period, from 276 in 2000 to 307 in 2010, resulting in a count change of 11.23%. However, the proportion of Visor per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #64,721 | 3.23% |
| Count | 276 | 307 | 11.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Visor
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Visor identified as Black, with this group growing from 59.78% in 2000 to 66.45% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as White decreased from 34.42% to 25.41% during the same period. There was significant growth within the Hispanic community who carry the Visor name, seeing an increase of 80.18%. Those identifying with two or more races dropped sharply from 3.62% to 1.95%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 59.78% | 66.45% | 11.16% |
| White | 34.42% | 25.41% | -26.18% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 3.91% | 80.18% |
| Two or More Races | 3.62% | 1.95% | -46.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |