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

Affinito, 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 Affinito surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Affinito in America

Affinito is the 50275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Affinito surname appeared 416 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 Affinito.

We can also compare 2010 data for Affinito 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 Affinito

The surname AFFINITO has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "affinato," which means "refined" or "cultured." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was considered refined or of a higher social standing.

The earliest known records of the name AFFINITO can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Campania, particularly in the city of Naples and its surrounding areas. Some historical documents from this time period mention individuals with variations of the name, such as "Affinati" or "Affinata."

One notable example is a manuscript from the 14th century, which references a nobleman named Giacomo Affinito, who was a prominent figure in the city of Naples during that time. Additionally, the name appears in several records from the 15th century, including a land registry that mentions a family with the surname AFFINITO owning property in the town of Afragola, near Naples.

In the 16th century, the name AFFINITO gained further prominence with the birth of Antonio Affinito (1510-1578), a renowned Italian painter and architect from Naples. His works can still be seen in various churches and buildings throughout the region.

Another notable figure was Girolamo Affinito (1685-1763), a Neapolitan jurist and scholar who authored several influential legal texts during the 18th century.

As the name spread across Italy, it also appeared in different variations, such as "Affinati" or "Affinnati," which were likely influenced by regional dialects and spelling conventions.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the surname AFFINITO was Vincenzo Affinito (1821-1895), a politician and lawyer from Naples who served as a member of the Italian parliament.

Throughout history, the surname AFFINITO has been associated with individuals of varying professions and social standing, from artists and scholars to politicians and landowners, primarily concentrated in the Campania region of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Affinito

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

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

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