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

Ambroso, 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 Ambroso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ambroso in America

Ambroso is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ambroso surname appeared 102 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 Ambroso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ambroso 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 Ambroso

The surname Ambroso is of Italian origin, specifically from the regions of Lombardy and Veneto. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

The name Ambroso is derived from the Latin name "Ambrosius," which means "immortal" or "divine." It is likely that the earliest bearers of this surname were individuals who were named after St. Ambrose, the patron saint of Milan and one of the most influential figures of the early Christian Church.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ambroso can be found in historical documents from the city of Venice. In the 14th century, there are records of an Ambroso family residing in the sestiere (district) of San Polo, where they held prominent positions in the local government.

One notable figure bearing the surname Ambroso was Giovanni Ambroso, a Venetian merchant and explorer who lived in the late 15th century. He is known for his travels to the East Indies and his detailed accounts of the spice trade routes.

Another significant individual was Andrea Ambroso, a Renaissance painter from Lombardy who was active in the 16th century. His works, primarily depicting religious themes, can be found in various churches and museums throughout northern Italy.

In the 17th century, the Ambroso family produced several notable scholars and ecclesiastics. Girolamo Ambroso (1597-1678) was a renowned theologian and author who served as the Bishop of Bergamo. His nephew, Pietro Ambroso (1628-1701), was a respected jurist and legal scholar who published numerous treatises on canon law.

During the 18th century, the surname Ambroso was also found in the Republic of Venice, where members of the family held positions in the Venetian navy and mercantile fleets. Francesco Ambroso (1735-1808) was a celebrated sea captain who commanded several ships in the Adriatic and Mediterranean trade routes.

As the name spread throughout Italy and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Ambrosio, Ambrosini, and Ambrogio. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and linguistic traditions.

While the surname Ambroso may not be as common today as it once was, it remains a part of Italy's rich cultural heritage, carrying the echoes of its ancient origins and the stories of those who bore it throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ambroso

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

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

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