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

Allegretti, 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 Allegretti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Allegretti in America

Allegretti is the 30165th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Allegretti surname appeared 777 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 Allegretti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Allegretti 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 Allegretti

The surname Allegretti has its origins in Italy, with records tracing it back to the medieval period, around the 12th century. The name derives from the Italian word "allegro," which means "joyful" or "cheerful," possibly suggesting that the first bearers of this name had a lively and spirited personality.

One of the earliest known references to the Allegretti name can be found in historical documents from the city of Siena, Tuscany. The name appears in records dating back to the 13th century, indicating that the family had established roots in this region during that time.

In the 14th century, the Allegretti family gained prominence in the city of Fabriano, located in the Marche region of central Italy. Several members of the family were involved in the production of high-quality paper, which was a significant industry in Fabriano during that era. One notable individual from this period was Francesco Allegretti (c. 1340-1410), a respected papermaker and merchant.

During the Renaissance period, the Allegretti name was associated with the arts and literature. Giovanni Allegretti (1450-1520), a poet and humanist scholar, was born in Siena and gained recognition for his literary works, including a collection of poems titled "Rime."

In the 16th century, the Allegretti family had branches in various parts of Italy, including Rome, where they were involved in ecclesiastical affairs. Girolamo Allegretti (1570-1638), a Roman Catholic priest, served as a canon of St. Peter's Basilica and was known for his theological writings.

Another notable figure was Allegretto Allegretti (1485-1549), a Renaissance architect and engineer from Siena. He was responsible for designing several important buildings in his hometown, including the Loggia del Papa and the Rocca Salimbeni fortress.

As the Allegretti family continued to spread across Italy, they also established themselves in other regions, such as the Veneto and Lombardy. By the 17th and 18th centuries, the name could be found in various parts of the Italian peninsula, with individuals from different branches of the family contributing to various fields, including art, literature, and religious orders.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Allegretti

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

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

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