Explore the Family Name Vizcarrondo
The meaning of Vizcarrondo
Basque: Castilianized form of Bizkarrondo, from bizkar ‘shoulder (of a mountain)’ + ondo ‘near, beside’, a topographic name for someone who lived by the shoulder of a mountain. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Julio, Rafael, Angel, Carlos, Felipe, Manuel, Alejandro, Aura, Aurelio, Blanca, Jaime.
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How common is the last name Vizcarrondo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vizcarrondo has seen a significant increase. In 2000, it was ranked 36,129 in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to a rank of 31,251 — a change of 13.5 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also grew during this time, from 586 in 2000 to 742 in 2010, representing an increase of 26.62 percent. The proportion of people named Vizcarrondo per 100,000 people in the population increased as well, rising from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,129 | #31,251 | 13.5% |
| Count | 586 | 742 | 26.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.25 | 13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vizcarrondo
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Vizcarrondo identified as Hispanic, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 89.42 percent of those with the surname identified as Hispanic, and while the percentage decreased slightly to 88.54 percent in 2010, it remained the dominant ethnicity associated with this surname. The percentage of those identifying as white saw a minor increase from 6.14 percent in 2000 to 6.47 percent in 2010. There was also a growth in the percentage identifying as Black, increasing from 3.75 percent in 2000 to 4.31 percent in 2010. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.42% | 88.54% | -0.98% |
| White | 6.14% | 6.47% | 5.37% |
| Black | 3.75% | 4.31% | 14.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |