There are
735
Vascos in the USA
Vasco is the
31482nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Vasco

Vascoda

Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer known for being the first to sail directly from Europe to India, opening up the sea route from Europe to the East.

VascoNúñez

Vasco Núñez de Balboa was a Spanish explorer who is best known for being the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from its eastern shore, after crossing the Isthmus of Panama.

VascoPratolini

Vasco Pratolini was an Italian writer and novelist known for his works depicting the social and cultural struggles of the lower classes in Florence.

VascoRossi

Vasco Rossi is an Italian singer-songwriter and musician, known for his energetic rock music and charismatic stage presence.

VascoRodrigues

Vasco Rodrigues was a Portuguese footballer who played as a midfielder and is considered one of the greatest players in the history of Portuguese football.

Vascode

Vasco de Quiroga was a Spanish prelate who became the first bishop of Michoacán, Mexico, and is known for his efforts to protect the indigenous population and create fair laws and policies.

Vascode

Vasco de Beauvoir was a French novelist and intellectual, known for his philosophical and existentialist writings.

VascoGraça

Vasco Graça Moura was a Portuguese lawyer, writer, translator, and politician known for his translations of major literary works and his contributions to Portuguese literature and culture.

VascoFernandes

Vasco Fernandes, also known as Grão Vasco, was a Portuguese Renaissance painter known for his religious paintings and portraits.

VascoCotovio

Vasco Cotovio is a Portuguese journalist and correspondent for CNN International, known for his work covering major global events and conflicts.

Vasco Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Vasco' has origins in Portugal and Spain. It is derived from the given name 'Vasco', which itself is derived from the Basque name 'Basko', meaning 'crow'.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Vasco' is most commonly found in Portugal, Spain, and their former colonies, such as Brazil and Angola.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Vasco' include 'Vascau' and 'Vascou'.
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Vasco' have migrated and immigrated to various countries, especially during the colonial era and through more recent global migrations.