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

Andreoni, 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 Andreoni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Andreoni in America

Andreoni is the 51512th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Andreoni surname appeared 404 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 Andreoni.

We can also compare 2010 data for Andreoni 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 Andreoni

The surname Andreoni has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the personal name Andrea, which is the Italian form of the Greek name Andreas, meaning "man" or "warrior." The suffix "-oni" is a common Italian patronymic ending, indicating that the name initially referred to someone descended from or associated with a person named Andrea.

The earliest known records of the surname Andreoni date back to the 13th century, found in various Italian documents and records. One notable early mention is in the Codice Diplomatico Cremonese, a collection of medieval documents from the city of Cremona, which includes references to individuals with the surname Andreoni.

The name Andreoni was particularly prevalent in the regions of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna, where it is believed to have originated. In some instances, the surname may have derived from place names containing the root "Andrea," such as the village of Sant'Andrea Apostolo in the province of Piacenza.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Andreoni was Bartolomeo Andreoni, a 14th-century notary and diplomat from Cremona. He served as a representative of the city in various diplomatic missions and was mentioned in several historical documents from that period.

Another notable figure was Giovanni Andreoni, a 15th-century Renaissance humanist and scholar from Bologna. He was a prolific writer and translator, known for his Latin translations of Greek philosophical works.

In the 16th century, Girolamo Andreoni was a prominent architect and engineer from Mantua. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and fortifications in the city, including the Chiesa di Sant'Andrea and the Palazzo Ducale.

During the 17th century, Antonio Andreoni was a celebrated painter from the city of Cremona. He was known for his religious and mythological works, and his paintings can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, Giuseppe Andreoni was a renowned composer and violinist from Milan. He composed several operas and instrumental works, and his music was widely performed across Europe during his lifetime.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Andreoni who have left their mark on history in various fields, from diplomacy and literature to architecture, art, and music. The name continues to be prevalent in Italy and among Italian communities around the world, carrying with it a rich heritage and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Andreoni

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

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

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