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

Alverio, 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 Alverio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alverio in America

Alverio is the 28333rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alverio surname appeared 843 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 Alverio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alverio 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 Alverio

The surname Alverio originated in Italy, with the earliest known instances dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "alverium," which refers to a beehive or a honeycomb. This suggests that the name may have been associated with beekeeping or honey production in its early days.

The name Alverio is predominantly found in the regions of Campania, Lazio, and Calabria in southern Italy. Its presence can be traced back to medieval records and documents from these areas. One notable example is the mention of an individual named Giovanni Alverio in a land transaction document from the city of Naples in 1297.

Historically, the Alverio name has been associated with noble families and landowners in the Italian countryside. In the 15th century, records show a Nicola Alverio who owned a vineyard near the town of Gaeta in the province of Latina. Another prominent figure was Girolamo Alverio, a lawyer and jurist from the city of Salerno, who lived in the late 16th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Alverio name can be found in the Libro d'Oro della Nobiltà Napoletana, a register of noble families in Naples, dating back to the 14th century. The Alverio family was recognized as part of the Neapolitan nobility at that time.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the Alverio surname. These include:

1. Pietro Alverio (1570-1638), an Italian painter from Naples known for his religious works and portraits.
2. Giacomo Alverio (1685-1754), a renowned architect from Calabria who designed several churches and palaces in southern Italy.
3. Tommaso Alverio (1789-1865), an Italian composer and music theorist from Campania.
4. Antonio Alverio (1845-1912), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the parliament of the Kingdom of Italy.
5. Lucio Alverio (1918-2003), an Italian novelist and playwright whose works explored themes of social injustice and political corruption.

While the Alverio surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration. However, the historical records and accounts mentioned above provide valuable insights into the origins and significance of this surname within the Italian cultural and historical context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alverio

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

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

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