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

Addabbo, 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 Addabbo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Addabbo in America

Addabbo is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Addabbo surname appeared 162 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 Addabbo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Addabbo 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 Addabbo

The surname Addabbo is of Italian origin, specifically from the southern regions of the country. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, potentially as early as the 11th or 12th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian words "addobbare" or "addoppiare," which can be translated to mean "to decorate" or "to double." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an occupation or trade involving decorative work or textile production.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Addabbo can be found in historical documents from the Kingdom of Naples during the 13th century. These records mention individuals with variations of the spelling, such as "Addabbo" and "Addobbo." It is likely that the name was more prevalent in the areas surrounding Naples and other parts of Southern Italy during this time period.

In the 14th century, records from the city of Bari, located in the Apulia region, mention a family with the surname Addabbo. This suggests that the name had spread to other parts of Southern Italy by this point. Additionally, there are references to the name in historical manuscripts from the 15th and 16th centuries, further solidifying its presence in various regions of the Italian peninsula.

One notable individual with the surname Addabbo was Guglielmo Addabbo, a philosopher and scholar who lived in the 15th century. He was born in Naples around 1420 and is known for his writings on logic and metaphysics. Another prominent figure was Antonio Addabbo, a 16th-century architect from Bari who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in the region.

In the 17th century, Gian Battista Addabbo, born in Naples around 1630, gained recognition as a talented painter and fresco artist. His works can still be found in various churches and palaces throughout Southern Italy. During the same period, Francesco Addabbo, a lawyer and legal scholar from Bari, made significant contributions to the field of jurisprudence.

Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, Giuseppe Addabbo, born in Naples in 1820, was a prominent politician and statesman. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a crucial role in the unification of Italy under the House of Savoy.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who carried the surname Addabbo, which has its roots firmly planted in the rich cultural and historical tapestry of Southern Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Addabbo

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

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

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