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

Altamore, 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 Altamore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Altamore in America

Altamore is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Altamore surname appeared 148 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 Altamore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Altamore 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 Altamore

The surname Altamore has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian words "alta" meaning high and "mora" meaning dark, potentially referring to a person living in a high and dark place or having a dark complexion.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Altamore can be found in historical documents from the regions of Sicily and Calabria in southern Italy. These regions were heavily influenced by various cultural and linguistic influences, including Greek, Arabic, and Norman, which may have contributed to the development and evolution of the name.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the Altamore surname can be traced back to the 13th century, when a certain Giovanni Altamore was recorded as a landowner in the town of Messina, Sicily. This record provides evidence of the name's presence and potential significance during that time.

In the 15th century, records show that a family bearing the Altamore surname had established themselves in the city of Naples, where they held prominent positions within the local nobility. One notable member of this family was Antonio Altamore, a respected scholar and humanist who lived from 1460 to 1535.

As the centuries progressed, the Altamore name spread beyond Italy to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. In the 17th century, a branch of the family settled in Spain, where they adopted the spelling "Altamor" and became influential in the region of Andalusia.

Another notable figure bearing the Altamore surname was Giuseppe Altamore, an Italian painter who lived from 1760 to 1830. His works, which often depicted religious and mythological scenes, can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

During the 19th century, the name Altamore appeared in historical records from regions as far-reaching as France and England. One such example is Charles Altamore, a French businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1825 to 1897 and was known for his charitable contributions to educational institutions.

While the Altamore surname may have evolved and spread across different regions over time, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of southern Italy, where it likely originated as a descriptive name reflecting the physical or geographical characteristics of its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Altamore

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

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

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