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

Annunziata, 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 Annunziata surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Annunziata in America

Annunziata is the 18068th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Annunziata surname appeared 1,543 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Annunziata.

We can also compare 2010 data for Annunziata 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 Annunziata

The surname Annunziata has its origins in Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Calabria. The name can be traced back to the late 15th century or early 16th century. Annunziata is derived from the Italian phrase "L'Annunziata," which means "The Annunciation" and refers to the announcement made by the Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary about the imminent birth of Jesus Christ.

In the early days, the surname was often associated with individuals who lived near churches or religious establishments dedicated to the Annunciation. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents from the cities of Naples and Reggio Calabria.

One of the notable historical references to the surname Annunziata is in relation to the Basilica dell'Annunziata in Naples, which dates back to the 14th century. This church was a prominent religious site and may have influenced the adoption of the surname by families residing in the surrounding areas.

The earliest recorded example of an individual bearing the surname Annunziata is Antonio Annunziata, a Neapolitan painter who lived in the late 15th century and early 16th century. He was known for his religious works, including altarpieces commissioned for various churches in Naples.

Another notable figure with the surname Annunziata was Gabriele Annunziata (1575-1648), an Italian architect and engineer from Reggio Calabria. He is credited with designing several important buildings and fortifications in Calabria during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, there was a Giuseppe Annunziata (1722-1798), an Italian mathematician and astronomer from Naples. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and was a member of the prestigious Accademia delle Scienze e Belle Lettere di Napoli.

Moving into the 19th century, we have Gaetano Annunziata (1819-1892), an Italian politician and lawyer from Campania. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the unification movement of Italy.

Lastly, in the early 20th century, there was an Italian writer and poet named Nicola Annunziata (1875-1952) who hailed from Calabria. He was known for his works that explored the themes of rural life and the struggles of the working class in southern Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Annunziata

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

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

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