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

Afflitto, 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 Afflitto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Afflitto in America

Afflitto is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Afflitto surname appeared 167 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 Afflitto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Afflitto 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 Afflitto

The surname AFFLITTO has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of the country. It likely emerged during the medieval period, around the 10th or 11th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "afflitto," which means "afflicted" or "troubled." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone who had endured hardships or difficulties in their life.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the AFFLITTO surname can be found in documents from the city of Naples, dated back to the 13th century. These records mention individuals with variations of the spelling, such as "Afflicto" and "Afflicti." It is believed that the name may have originated in this region and then spread to other parts of southern Italy over time.

The AFFLITTO surname appears to have been particularly prevalent in the regions of Campania and Calabria, where it is still commonly found today. In the 15th century, records from the town of Cosenza, in the province of Calabria, mention a family with the surname AFFLITTO. This family was involved in local politics and held positions of influence within the community.

One notable individual with the AFFLITTO surname was Cesare Afflitto, born in Naples in the late 16th century (1563-1638). He was a renowned jurist and legal scholar who wrote extensively on topics related to canon law and ecclesiastical jurisprudence. His works were widely studied and influential during his time.

Another prominent figure was Gennaro Afflitto, born in the town of Saviano, near Naples, in the early 18th century (1705-1778). He was a highly respected painter and fresco artist, known for his contributions to the Baroque and Rococo styles. Many of his works can still be found adorning churches and palaces throughout the region.

In the 19th century, there was Giuseppe Afflitto, a political activist and revolutionary who played a role in the Italian unification movement. Born in Calabria in 1823, he fought alongside Giuseppe Garibaldi and was actively involved in the struggle against the Bourbon monarchy.

The AFFLITTO surname has also been linked to certain place names in southern Italy. For example, the town of Afflitto in the province of Campobasso is believed to have derived its name from the surname itself, suggesting that a family or individual with that name may have been influential in the area's history.

While the AFFLITTO surname has its roots in southern Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to immigration and diaspora. However, the name's rich history and connections to the Italian regions of Campania, Calabria, and Naples remain an integral part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Afflitto

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

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

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