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

Ariemma, 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 Ariemma surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ariemma in America

Ariemma is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ariemma surname appeared 133 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 Ariemma.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ariemma 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 Ariemma

The surname Ariemma originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania. It is believed to have emerged around the 13th century, during the time of the Kingdom of Naples. The name is thought to derive from the Italian word "ariemma," which means "air" or "breeze," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived in a particularly breezy or airy location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Ariemma can be found in the historic records of the city of Naples, dating back to the late 1200s. These records mention a certain Giovanni Ariemma, who was a merchant and landowner in the area. Additionally, the name appears in several medieval manuscripts and chronicles, further attesting to its existence during that period.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Antonio Ariemma was a prominent scholar and philosopher in the city of Salerno. He authored several works on logic and metaphysics, which were widely studied at the time. Another individual, Giulio Ariemma, born in 1572, was a renowned architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Naples.

The surname Ariemma has also been associated with certain place names in the Campania region. For instance, the town of Ariemma, located near Naples, is believed to have derived its name from the surname itself, indicating that a family or group with this last name may have established a settlement there.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Ariemma was Raffaele Ariemma, a celebrated painter and sculptor born in Naples in 1785. His works were widely admired and can be found in various galleries and museums throughout Italy. Another notable figure was Vincenzo Ariemma, a military leader who fought in the Italian Wars of Independence during the 19th century, born in 1812.

Throughout history, several other individuals with the surname Ariemma have left their mark in various fields, including literature, music, and politics. For example, Giulia Ariemma, born in 1865, was a renowned poet and writer whose works were widely acclaimed in her time. Additionally, Gennaro Ariemma, born in 1920, was a celebrated composer and conductor who contributed significantly to the world of classical music.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ariemma

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

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

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