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

Achilli, 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 Achilli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Achilli in America

Achilli is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Achilli surname appeared 133 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 Achilli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Achilli 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 Achilli

The surname Achilli is of Italian origin, originating from the northern region of the country. It is believed to have derived from the Latin name Achilles, which was the name of a mythological Greek hero in Homer's Iliad. The name Achilles itself is thought to have come from the Greek word "achos," meaning pain or distress.

In ancient times, the name Achilli was found in various Italian regions, particularly in the areas around modern-day Milan and Venice. Records from the 12th century mention individuals with this surname in the cities of Verona and Padua.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Achilli can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Veronese, a collection of medieval documents from the city of Verona, dating back to the 13th century. This document mentions a certain "Petrus Achilli" who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the region.

During the Renaissance period, the Achilli family gained prominence in the city of Florence. In the 15th century, a notable member of the family was Giovanni Achilli, a renowned painter and sculptor who contributed to the decoration of several churches and palaces in the city.

Another influential figure with this surname was Giacomo Achilli, a controversial Italian theologian and former Catholic priest who lived in the 19th century (1803-1900). He was a prominent figure in the Oxford Movement, a movement within the Church of England that sought to restore some Catholic traditions.

In the realm of literature, one notable bearer of the Achilli surname was Vittorio Achilli, an Italian writer and journalist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries (1855-1929). He was known for his novels and short stories that explored themes of love, society, and the human condition.

Another figure of historical significance was Antonio Achilli, an Italian composer and violinist who lived in the 18th century (1727-1805). He was active in the Neapolitan School of opera composers and wrote several operas and instrumental works that were popular during his time.

The surname Achilli has also been associated with various place names in Italy, such as the village of Achilli in the province of Piacenza and the town of Achilli in the province of Treviso. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Achilli

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

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 Achilli 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 Achilli 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 Achilli was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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