Explore the Family Name Vivanco

The meaning of Vivanco

Spanish: habitational name from a place called Vivanco in Burgos (Castilia). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Lourdes, Alberto, Cesar, Edgardo, Eduardo, Mario, Miguel, Rafael, Roberto, Rogelio.

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How common is the last name Vivanco in the United States?

According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Vivanco in the United States has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Vivanco was ranked as the 17,399th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 13,603rd spot, reflecting a 21.82% change. The number of individuals bearing the last name Vivanco also saw an increase during this period, rising from 1,495 in 2000 to 2,227 in 2010 — a jump of nearly 49%.

20002010Change
Rank#17,399#13,60321.82%
Count1,4952,22748.96%
Proportion per 100k0.550.7536.36%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vivanco

The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Vivanco. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as Hispanic, increasing slightly from 92.37% in 2000 to 93.44% in 2010. A small percentage of these individuals identified as White, totaling 6.89% in 2000 and decreasing to 5.88% in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or mixed ethnicity reported under this name in either year. The proportion of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 45% over the decade, while a new entry of Black ethnicity appeared in 2010.

20002010Change
Hispanic92.37%93.44%1.16%
White6.89%5.88%-14.66%
Black0%0.22%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0.4%0.22%-45%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%