Find out how popular the last name Abruzzo is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Abruzzo.

Abruzzo, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Abruzzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abruzzo in America

Abruzzo is the 26282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abruzzo surname appeared 929 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Abruzzo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abruzzo to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Abruzzo

The surname Abruzzo originates from Italy, specifically the region of Abruzzo located in central Italy along the Adriatic coast. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "Aprutium," which was the ancient name for the region.

The earliest known records of the name Abruzzo can be traced back to the 11th century, when it appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts from the region. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Berardo Abruzzo, a nobleman who lived in the city of Chieti in the late 12th century.

The name Abruzzo is closely linked to the geography and history of the region it originated from. The Abruzzo region was known for its rugged mountains, fertile valleys, and strategic location along the Adriatic coast. This made it an important area for trade and commerce, as well as a strategic military outpost during various conflicts throughout history.

In the 13th century, the Abruzzo family played a prominent role in the local politics and governance of the region. One notable figure was Giacomo Abruzzo, who served as the mayor of the city of Pescara in the late 1200s. His son, Niccolò Abruzzo, was a renowned scholar and writer who authored several works on the history and culture of the Abruzzo region.

During the Renaissance period, the surname Abruzzo gained further prominence with the emergence of several influential artists and intellectuals. One of the most celebrated figures was the painter and architect Matteo Abruzzo, who was born in the city of Teramo in 1475. His works can still be found in various churches and palaces throughout the Abruzzo region and beyond.

Another notable individual with the surname Abruzzo was the philosopher and theologian Tommaso Abruzzo, who lived in the 16th century. He was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church and served as a professor at the University of Bologna, where he contributed significantly to the fields of metaphysics and ethics.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Abruzzo has continued to be associated with the region it originated from, and many individuals with this name have made important contributions in various fields, including politics, arts, and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abruzzo

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Abruzzo.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Abruzzo was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Abruzzo has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Abruzzo was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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