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

Aristeo, 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 Aristeo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aristeo in America

Aristeo is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aristeo surname appeared 109 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 Aristeo.

The history of the last name Aristeo

The surname Aristeo originates from Italy and can be traced back to the late 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the ancient Greek name Aristeus, which means "the best" or "most virtuous." The name was initially concentrated in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, particularly in the cities of Florence and Perugia.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Aristeo surname can be found in a Florentine tax record from the year 1427, where a certain Giovanni Aristeo is listed as a wealthy merchant. The name also appears in several historical documents from the Republic of Venice, suggesting that some families with this surname may have had ties to the maritime empire.

In the 16th century, a prominent Aristeo family resided in the town of Montefalco, near Perugia. They were known for their production of fine wines and olive oil. Matteo Aristeo (1505-1578), a member of this family, was a respected scholar and writer who authored several works on agriculture and viticulture.

During the Renaissance, the Aristeo name was associated with the arts and humanist circles. Girolamo Aristeo (1470-1542), a poet and philosopher from Florence, was a contemporary of the renowned Medici family and was known for his sonnets and odes praising the city's cultural heritage.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the Aristeo surname was Vincenzo Aristeo (1726-1799), a renowned architect from Rome. He was responsible for the design of several churches and palaces in the Eternal City, including the Chiesa di Sant'Andrea al Quirinale and the Palazzo Rospigliosi.

Another individual of note was Giovanna Aristeo (1798-1872), a celebrated soprano from Naples who performed in some of the most prestigious opera houses of her time, including La Scala in Milan and the Teatro di San Carlo in her hometown.

While the Aristeo surname is relatively uncommon today, it continues to be found primarily in central and southern Italy, with some families also residing in other parts of Europe and the Americas due to historical migration patterns.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aristeo

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

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 Aristeo 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.

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Aristeo, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!