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

Affrunti, 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 Affrunti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Affrunti in America

Affrunti is the 71886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Affrunti surname appeared 271 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 Affrunti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Affrunti 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 Affrunti

The surname AFFRUNTI originates from Italy, with its roots traced back to the 14th century in the region of Campania. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "affrontare," which means "to confront" or "to face." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who exhibited a bold or confrontational demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name AFFRUNTI can be found in a historical document from the city of Naples, dated 1378. This document mentions a certain Giovanni Affrunti, who was a merchant and landowner in the area.

During the Renaissance period, the AFFRUNTI family gained prominence in the city of Salerno, where they were involved in various trades and held influential positions within the local government. In the 16th century, records show that a member of the family, Antonio Affrunti (1524-1597), was a respected lawyer and judge in Salerno.

In the 17th century, the AFFRUNTI family expanded their reach to other parts of Italy, with some members settling in Rome and the surrounding regions. One notable figure from this period was Giacomo Affrunti (1639-1713), who was a renowned architect and contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in Rome.

Moving into the 18th century, the AFFRUNTI name appeared in historical records related to the Italian unification movement. Giuseppe Affrunti (1785-1856), a patriot from Naples, played an active role in the Risorgimento, advocating for the unification of Italy under a single nation-state.

In the 19th century, a branch of the AFFRUNTI family migrated to the Americas, with some members settling in Argentina. One such individual was Ettore Affrunti (1862-1928), who became a successful businessman and landowner in Buenos Aires.

Throughout history, the AFFRUNTI surname has been carried by various individuals across different fields, including art, literature, and politics. For example, Carlo Affrunti (1901-1977) was an Italian painter known for his landscapes and portraits, while Aldo Affrunti (1920-1988) was a renowned poet and novelist from Naples.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Affrunti

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

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

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