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

Airo, 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 Airo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Airo in America

Airo is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Airo surname appeared 123 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 Airo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Airo 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 Airo

The surname Airo is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas surrounding the city of Milan.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Airo can be found in the 13th century Codice Diplomatico della Lombardia, a collection of historical documents from the region of Lombardy. The name is thought to have derived from the Italian word "airo," meaning "air" or "breeze," possibly referring to a person who lived in an area known for its pleasant climate or breezy conditions.

In the 14th century, the name Airo appeared in the Estimo della città di Milano, a tax record from the city of Milan. This document listed several individuals bearing the surname, indicating that the name had established itself as a prominent family name in the region by that time.

During the Renaissance period, the Airo family gained prominence in the city of Verona. One notable figure was Francesco Airo, a renowned painter born in 1498. His works, including several frescoes and altarpieces, can still be found in churches and museums throughout Verona and its surrounding areas.

The 17th century saw the birth of Antonio Airo, a skilled architect and engineer from Milan. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Church of San Fedele in Milan, which is considered a masterpiece of Baroque architecture.

In the 18th century, the Airo family expanded their influence beyond Italy. Giovanni Battista Airo, born in 1721, was a successful merchant who established trade routes between Italy and the colonies in the Americas. His ventures contributed to the spread of the surname across the Atlantic Ocean.

Another prominent figure was Lucrezia Airo, a renowned opera singer from Naples. Born in 1782, she performed in some of the most prestigious theaters across Europe, including the Teatro San Carlo in Naples and the La Scala in Milan.

As the centuries passed, the surname Airo continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, and professionals. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Italy, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, becoming a part of the rich tapestry of global surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Airo

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

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

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