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

Altobelli, 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 Altobelli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Altobelli in America

Altobelli is the 29138th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Altobelli surname appeared 813 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 Altobelli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Altobelli 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 Altobelli

The surname Altobelli has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. It is believed to have emerged during the Renaissance period, around the 15th or 16th century. The name is derived from the Italian words "alto" meaning high or tall, and "bello" meaning beautiful or handsome.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Altobelli can be found in a historical document from the city of Siena, dated 1492. This document refers to a certain "Giovanni Altobelli," who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the region. Another early reference is a record from the town of Parma in 1523, which mentions a family by the name of Altobelli residing there.

In the 17th century, the Altobelli name gained prominence in the city of Bologna, where a family of artists and architects bearing this surname made significant contributions to the cultural landscape. The most notable among them was Antonio Altobelli, born in 1610, who was a renowned painter and sculptor. His works can still be found in several churches and palaces throughout Bologna.

During the 18th century, the Altobelli family expanded their influence to other parts of Italy. In 1756, a record from the city of Naples mentions a certain Giuseppe Altobelli, who was a successful merchant and trader. Around the same time, another branch of the family established themselves in the region of Calabria, where they were involved in agricultural and land-owning activities.

In the 19th century, the Altobelli surname made its way to the United States, as Italian immigrants began arriving in larger numbers. One of the earliest recorded instances of an Altobelli in America was Antonio Altobelli, born in 1832 in the town of Abruzzo, Italy. He immigrated to New York in 1854 and became a successful businessman.

Another notable figure bearing the Altobelli name was Giuseppe Altobelli, born in 1878 in Calabria, Italy. He was a renowned opera singer and performer, who gained fame in both Italy and the United States in the early 20th century.

In the field of sports, the Altobelli name has also made its mark. Joe Altobelli, born in 1932 in Detroit, Michigan, was a former Major League Baseball player and manager. He led the Baltimore Orioles to a World Series championship in 1983.

Overall, the surname Altobelli has a rich and diverse history, spanning several centuries and regions of Italy, as well as making its mark in various fields across the globe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Altobelli

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

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

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