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

Amodio, 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 Amodio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amodio in America

Amodio is the 30665th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amodio surname appeared 760 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 Amodio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amodio 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 Amodio

The surname Amodio has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "amore," meaning love or affection. The name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone with a loving or affectionate nature.

In its earliest forms, the name appeared as Amodio, Amodei, or Amodei in various regions of Italy, particularly in the southern regions of Campania and Basilicata. Records from the 13th and 14th centuries show the presence of families bearing this surname in these areas.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Amodio can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of historical documents from the city of Bari, dating back to the 11th century. This manuscript mentions individuals with the surname Amodio, suggesting the name's longevity in the region.

During the Renaissance period, the Amodio surname gained prominence with several notable figures. Girolamo Amodio (1499-1570), a scholar and philosopher from Naples, wrote extensively on metaphysics and ethics. His works, such as "De Anima Mundi," contributed to the intellectual discourse of the time.

Another prominent individual was Antonio Amodio (1560-1638), a renowned architect from Bari. He was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Southern Italy, including the Chiesa di Santa Maria del Soccorso in Bari.

In the 18th century, Giovanni Battista Amodio (1715-1792) was a respected painter from Naples, known for his religious works and portraits. His masterpieces can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.

Transitioning to the 19th century, Vincenzo Amodio (1818-1892) was a prominent lawyer and politician from Salerno. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the Risorgimento movement, advocating for the unification of Italy.

In the realm of literature, Giuseppe Amodio (1855-1922), a poet and writer from Calabria, gained recognition for his works that celebrated the beauty of the Italian countryside and its traditions.

While the Amodio surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by emigrants and their descendants. However, the historical records and notable individuals mentioned above provide insight into the name's rich heritage and its longstanding presence in Italian history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amodio

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

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

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