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

Actis, 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 Actis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Actis in America

Actis is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Actis surname appeared 189 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 Actis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Actis 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 Actis

The surname ACTIS originated in Italy, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "actus," meaning "action" or "deed." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname or occupational name for someone who was particularly active or energetic.

ACTIS is most commonly associated with the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy, particularly in the provinces of Turin and Cuneo. It is thought to have emerged as a surname in this area, where it was likely influenced by the local dialects and linguistic variations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ACTIS appears in a document from the town of Cavallermaggiore, located in the province of Cuneo, dated 1290. This document mentions an individual named "Actis Bartolomeo," suggesting that the surname was already in use by the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, the name ACTIS can be found in several historical records from the surrounding areas, including references to individuals such as "Gio Actis" (1312) and "Petro Actis" (1367). These early examples indicate that the name had become firmly established in the region by this time.

During the Renaissance period, the ACTIS surname gained prominence with the rise of notable individuals bearing the name. One such figure was Giovanni Battista Actis (1542-1621), a renowned architect and engineer from Turin who designed several important buildings and fortifications in the city.

Another historically significant bearer of the ACTIS name was Tommaso Actis (1671-1743), a celebrated mathematician and astronomer from Casale Monferrato. He made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and was a member of the prestigious Accademia delle Scienze di Torino.

In the 18th century, the ACTIS surname was associated with several influential families in the Piedmont region, including the Actis di Revigliasco and the Actis di Usseglio. These families were known for their involvement in local politics, administration, and landholdings.

Moving into the 19th century, one notable figure with the ACTIS surname was Gioacchino Actis (1806-1878), a prominent Italian lawyer and politician. He served as a member of the Sardinian Parliament and played a role in the unification of Italy under the House of Savoy.

Throughout its history, the surname ACTIS has been subject to various spelling variations, including Actis, Attis, Actys, and Actiso. These variations often reflect regional linguistic differences and variations in pronunciation, but they all share a common origin and meaning.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Actis

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

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

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