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

Ambrosini, 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 Ambrosini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ambrosini in America

Ambrosini is the 38801st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ambrosini surname appeared 569 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 Ambrosini.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ambrosini 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 Ambrosini

The surname Ambrosini has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto. It is derived from the Latin name "Ambrosius," which means "divine immortal." This name was particularly popular during the early Christian era and was associated with Saint Ambrose, one of the most influential ecclesiastical figures of the 4th century.

The Ambrosini surname can be traced back to the 11th century in historical records from the city of Milan. One of the earliest documented instances of the name appears in a manuscript from the Monastery of Sant'Ambrogio in Milan, dated around 1050. This suggests that the surname may have originated among families closely associated with the monastery or with the cult of Saint Ambrose.

In the 13th century, the Ambrosini name appears in the records of the city of Verona, where it was borne by a prominent family of merchants and landowners. The Ambrosini family played a significant role in the economic and political life of the city during this period.

During the Renaissance, several notable individuals bore the Ambrosini surname. One of the most famous was Bartolomeo Ambrosini (1588-1657), an Italian naturalist and physician who made significant contributions to the study of botany and zoology. Another notable figure was Girolamo Ambrosini (1586-1629), a Venetian painter known for his religious works and portraiture.

In the 18th century, the Ambrosini surname gained prominence in the field of music. Giovanni Battista Ambrosini (1704-1773) was an Italian composer and violinist who served as the Kapellmeister at the court of the Prince-Bishop of Trent. His son, Giacomo Ambrosini (1736-1808), was also a renowned composer and violinist.

Other notable individuals with the Ambrosini surname include Tommaso Ambrosini (1786-1854), an Italian jurist and politician who served as the president of the Consulta of Milan during the Napoleonic era, and Ambrogio Ambrosini (1792-1867), an Italian architect and engineer who designed several important buildings in Milan, including the Palazzo delle Scienze e delle Arti.

Throughout its history, the Ambrosini surname has been associated with various professions and occupations, from clergy and merchants to artists, scientists, and political figures. Its enduring presence in Italy, particularly in the northern regions, reflects the rich cultural heritage and diverse contributions of those who have borne this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ambrosini

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

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

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