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

Altomare, 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 Altomare surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Altomare in America

Altomare is the 23691st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Altomare surname appeared 1,069 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 Altomare.

We can also compare 2010 data for Altomare 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 Altomare

The surname ALTOMARE originates from Italy, particularly in the southern regions of Puglia and Calabria. It is believed to have derived from the Latin phrase "altum mare," which translates to "high sea" or "deep sea." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived near or worked on the sea, such as sailors, fishermen, or coastal dwellers.

The earliest recorded instances of the name ALTOMARE can be traced back to the 14th century in various Italian documents and registers. One notable example is found in the Annali di Terlizzi, a historical record from the town of Terlizzi in the province of Bari, where the name appears as early as 1382.

In the 15th century, there are mentions of the ALTOMARE family in the Catalogus Baronum, a census of feudal landowners in the Kingdom of Naples, indicating their status as noble landholders during that time period.

Throughout the centuries, several individuals with the surname ALTOMARE have gained prominence in various fields. One notable figure was Girolamo Altomare (1536-1593), an Italian jurist and legal scholar from Lecce, Puglia, who authored several influential works on civil law.

Another distinguished ALTOMARE was Tommaso Altomare (1787-1875), a Neapolitan painter known for his religious and historical works. He gained recognition for his paintings adorning churches and palaces in Naples and its surrounding areas.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Altomare (1839-1925), a renowned Italian mathematician and university professor, made significant contributions to the field of algebraic geometry. He taught at the University of Naples and is credited with developing the Altomare-Capelli theorem, which has applications in commutative algebra.

During the 20th century, Salvatore Altomare (1909-1988) was a prominent Italian lawyer and politician from Lecce, Puglia. He served as a member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies and held various legal and administrative positions throughout his career.

Lastly, Mario Altomare (1927-2003) was a celebrated Italian architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and urban planning projects in his native Puglia region, particularly in the city of Bari.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals with the surname ALTOMARE, showcasing its rich history and presence throughout various regions of Italy over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Altomare

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

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

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