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

Argento, 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 Argento surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Argento in America

Argento is the 21413th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Argento surname appeared 1,221 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 Argento.

We can also compare 2010 data for Argento 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 Argento

The surname Argento originated in Italy, derived from the Italian word "argento," meaning silver. The name likely emerged during the Middle Ages, possibly indicating an association with silver mining or trade.

The earliest known records of the Argento surname can be traced back to the 13th century in regions such as Tuscany and Lombardy. It's believed that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to individuals involved in the silver industry or those with a silvery complexion or hair color.

In the 14th century, the Argento family held notable positions in the city of Florence. Historical documents mention an Argento family member serving as a magistrate in the Florentine Republic during this period.

The name Argento also appears in various Italian manuscripts and records from the Renaissance era. One notable figure was Pietro Argento, a renowned Venetian painter born in 1492, known for his Renaissance-style portraits and religious works.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Argento surname spread across Italy, with branches establishing themselves in cities like Naples, Rome, and Milan. In 1675, a wealthy merchant named Marco Argento commissioned the construction of a grand palazzo in Venice, which still stands today as a testament to the family's influence.

In the 19th century, the Argento name gained further prominence with the birth of Dario Argento (1940-present), an acclaimed Italian film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for his work in the horror and giallo genres, including influential films like "Suspiria" and "Inferno."

Other notable individuals with the Argento surname include:

1. Francesca Argento (born 1975), an Italian actress and screenwriter, daughter of Dario Argento.
2. Asia Argento (born 1975), an Italian actress, singer, model, and filmmaker, also the daughter of Dario Argento.
3. Roberto Argento (born 1957), an Italian classical composer and conductor.
4. Vittorio Argento (1945-2022), an Italian businessman and entrepreneur in the fashion industry.

While the Argento surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread worldwide, particularly to countries with significant Italian immigration, such as the United States, Canada, and Argentina.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Argento

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

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

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