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

Addonizio, 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 Addonizio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Addonizio in America

Addonizio is the 52482nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Addonizio surname appeared 395 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 Addonizio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Addonizio 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 Addonizio

The surname Addonizio originated in Italy, specifically in the southern region of Campania. It is believed to have derived from the Italian personal name "Adone," which was a form of the Latin name "Adonius." This name, in turn, was derived from the Greek mythological figure Adonis, who was associated with beauty and desire.

The earliest known records of the Addonizio surname date back to the 15th century in Campania. The name appears in various historical documents from this period, including church records and property deeds. It is possible that the name was originally a nickname or descriptive name given to someone who was considered particularly handsome or desirable.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Addonizio surname was Giovanni Addonizio, who was born in Naples around 1470. He was a merchant and landowner in the city. Another notable figure was Stefano Addonizio, born in Salerno in the late 15th century, who was a respected lawyer and legal scholar.

In the 16th century, the Addonizio family gained prominence in the town of Aversa, near Naples. The name appears in several historical records from this period, including tax documents and municipal records. One member of the family, Antonio Addonizio (1520-1589), was a prominent landowner and local official in Aversa.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Addonizio surname spread beyond Campania to other parts of Italy, particularly in the regions of Lazio and Abruzzo. This was likely due to migration and the establishment of new branches of the family. One notable individual from this period was Giuseppe Addonizio (1670-1740), a priest and scholar from Teramo, Abruzzo, who wrote several religious treatises.

In the 19th century, the Addonizio surname gained international recognition through the achievements of Placido Addonizio (1837-1911), an Italian-American artist and sculptor. Born in Naples, he emigrated to the United States in the 1860s and became known for his monumental public sculptures in cities like Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.

Throughout its history, the Addonizio surname has been associated with various professions, including law, business, academia, and the arts. While not as widely known as some other Italian surnames, it has left a notable legacy in its regions of origin and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Addonizio

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

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

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