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

Altamura, 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 Altamura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Altamura in America

Altamura is the 43732nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Altamura surname appeared 493 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 Altamura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Altamura 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 Altamura

The surname Altamura has its origins in Italy, originating in the southern region of Puglia. It is believed to have derived from the town of Altamura, located in the province of Bari. The name Altamura itself is thought to come from the Latin words "alta mura," meaning "high walls," referring to the town's fortified walls.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Altamura can be found in the Catalogus Baronum, a medieval document dating back to the 12th century. This document was a record of the fiefs held by Norman nobles in the Kingdom of Sicily, which included parts of southern Italy.

In the 13th century, the Altamura family played a significant role in the history of the town of Altamura. During this period, the town was under the rule of the Hohenstaufen dynasty, and the Altamura family held important positions within the local administration and military.

One notable member of the Altamura family was Gilberto Altamura, a military commander who lived in the late 13th century. He served under the Angevin ruler Charles II of Naples and played a crucial role in the defense of the town during conflicts with the Aragonese forces.

Another prominent individual with the surname Altamura was Niccolò Altamura, a 15th-century scholar and humanist. He was a prolific writer and contributed to the Renaissance literary movement in Italy. His works included commentaries on classical texts and philosophical treatises.

In the 16th century, the Altamura family continued to hold positions of influence in the town and surrounding areas. Francesco Altamura, born in 1520, was a local nobleman and landowner who played a role in the governance of the town during this period.

Moving forward to the 18th century, Giuseppe Altamura, born in 1725, was a renowned artist and painter. He was particularly skilled in portraiture and was commissioned to create works for various noble families and churches throughout Italy.

As the centuries passed, the surname Altamura spread beyond its place of origin, with families bearing the name settling in other parts of Italy and even emigrating to different countries around the world. However, the name's roots remain firmly tied to the town of Altamura and its rich history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Altamura

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

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

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