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

Albanese, 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 Albanese surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Albanese in America

Albanese is the 5435th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Albanese surname appeared 6,407 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Albanese.

We can also compare 2010 data for Albanese 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 Albanese

The surname Albanese has its origins in Italy, specifically from the regions of Campania, Abruzzo, and Molise. It is derived from the Italian word "albanese," which means "Albanian." The name was initially given to individuals or families who had emigrated from Albania to Italy during the Middle Ages.

The earliest recorded instances of the Albanese surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various Italian documents and records. One notable example is the inclusion of the name in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of diplomatic documents from the city of Bari, in the year 1295.

In the 14th century, the Albanese surname appears in the "Codice Diplomatico Pugliese," a compilation of diplomatic documents from the region of Apulia, where the name is mentioned in several land ownership records and legal contracts.

During the Renaissance period, the Albanese family played a significant role in the cultural and political spheres of Italy. One notable figure was Girolamo Albanese (1508-1591), a renowned humanist scholar and philosopher from Naples, who wrote extensively on topics ranging from philosophy to natural sciences.

Another prominent individual with the Albanese surname was Francesco Albanese (1592-1655), a Baroque painter from the city of Viterbo. His works can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy, including the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica in Rome.

In the 18th century, the Albanese family had a strong presence in the Kingdom of Naples, where they held influential positions in the government and military. One such figure was Giuseppe Albanese (1720-1789), a nobleman and military commander who served under the Bourbon dynasty.

The 19th century saw the rise of several notable writers and intellectuals with the Albanese surname. Antonio Albanese (1812-1892) was a prominent Italian philosopher and journalist, known for his contributions to the Risorgimento movement that led to the unification of Italy.

Throughout history, the Albanese surname has been associated with various place names and locations, such as Albanella, a town in the province of Salerno, and Albano Laziale, a municipality near Rome. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Albanese

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

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

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