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

Altieri, 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 Altieri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Altieri in America

Altieri is the 9345th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Altieri surname appeared 3,482 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Altieri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Altieri 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 Altieri

The surname Altieri is of Italian origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany, specifically in the city of Florence. The name is derived from the Italian word "altiero," which means "proud" or "haughty."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Altieri name can be found in the 14th century, when a family bearing this surname resided in the Oltrarno district of Florence. The Oltrarno was a prominent area known for its wealthy merchants and skilled artisans. The Altieri family may have been involved in the flourishing textile trade that brought prosperity to the city during that period.

In the 15th century, the Altieri name gained prominence when a member of the family, Giovanni Altieri, became a respected jurist and held positions of importance in the Florentine government. Giovanni's son, Benedetto Altieri, followed in his footsteps and served as a legal advisor to the Medici family, who ruled Florence during the Renaissance.

The Altieri family continued to play a significant role in Italian history, particularly in the papal court of Rome. In the 17th century, Emilio Altieri rose to prominence and was elected as Pope Clement X, reigning from 1670 to 1676. His pontificate was marked by efforts to promote peace and reconciliation among the European powers.

Another notable figure bearing the Altieri surname was Paluzzo Paluzzi Altieri degli Albertoni, a Roman nobleman and papal diplomat who lived in the 17th century. He served as the Governor of Rome and played a crucial role in negotiating the Treaty of Pisa in 1664, which brought an end to the long-standing conflict between the Papal States and the Republic of Venice.

In the realm of art, the Altieri name is associated with the renowned painter and architect Gian Lorenzo Bernini. In the mid-17th century, Bernini designed the magnificent Altieri Chapel in the Basilica of Santa Maria della Vittoria in Rome, commissioned by the Altieri family.

While the Altieri name has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. The name can now be found in various countries, although it remains most prevalent in Italy, particularly in regions such as Tuscany, Lazio, and Umbria.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Altieri

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

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

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