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

Adriano, 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 Adriano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adriano in America

Adriano is the 18561st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adriano surname appeared 1,486 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Adriano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adriano 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 Adriano

The surname Adriano is of Italian origin, derived from the Roman family name Hadrianus, which was itself derived from the Latin name Hadria, referring to the town of Hatria (modern-day Atri) in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. The name Hadria is believed to have come from the Illyrian word for 'water' or 'sea', as the town was located near the Adriatic Sea.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Adriano can be traced back to medieval Italy, with records showing individuals bearing the name in various regions, including Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. One notable early bearer of the name was Pietro Adriano, a 13th-century Florentine merchant and diplomat who served as an ambassador for the Republic of Florence.

In the 14th century, the Adriano family gained prominence in the city of Genoa, with several members holding influential positions in the maritime republic. One of the most notable figures was Gabriele Adriano, a wealthy merchant and banker who lived from 1330 to 1412.

During the Renaissance period, the Adriano surname was particularly associated with the city of Siena. In the 15th century, the Adriano family produced several notable artists, including the painter Bartolomeo Adriano (c. 1455-1525) and the sculptor Giovanni Adriano (c. 1470-1540).

Another prominent bearer of the Adriano name was the 16th-century humanist and scholar, Giovanni Battista Adriani (1511-1579). A native of Florence, Adriani was a prolific writer and historian, best known for his works on the history of his hometown, including the "Istorie dei suoi tempi" (History of his Times).

In the 18th century, the Adriano family had a presence in the Kingdom of Naples, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One notable figure from this era was Francesco Adriano (1737-1818), a lawyer and judge who served in the Neapolitan court system.

Throughout its history, the surname Adriano has been associated with various locations in Italy, including the towns of Atri, Siena, Genoa, and Naples, as well as the region of Tuscany. While the name has maintained its Italian roots, it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adriano

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

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

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