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

Astello, 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 Astello surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Astello in America

Astello is the 80419th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Astello surname appeared 236 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 Astello.

We can also compare 2010 data for Astello 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 Astello

The surname ASTELLO is believed to have its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "castello," which means "castle" or "fortress." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been associated with a particular castle, either residing within its walls or serving as its caretakers or defenders.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ASTELLO name can be found in the historical archives of the city of Naples, where a certain Girolamo Astello was mentioned in a document from the 14th century. Records indicate that he was a prominent landowner and nobleman in the region.

In the 15th century, the ASTELLO name appeared in the annals of the city of Florence, where a family by that name was known for their skilled craftsmanship in metalworking and armor-making. It is possible that their association with the production of armor and weapons for the defense of castles contributed to the adoption of their surname.

During the Renaissance period, the ASTELLO name gained prominence in the city of Venice. A notable figure from this time was Antonio Astello (1490-1567), a renowned architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings and fortifications in the Venetian Republic.

Another illustrious bearer of the ASTELLO name was Lucrezia Astello (1568-1642), a celebrated poet and scholar from the city of Mantua. Her literary works were widely acclaimed during her lifetime and continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars of Italian literature.

In the 18th century, a branch of the ASTELLO family settled in the region of Piedmont, where they established themselves as successful winemakers and vineyard owners. One of the most prominent members of this branch was Vittorio Astello (1729-1805), whose Barolo and Barbaresco wines were highly sought after by connoisseurs throughout Europe.

As the ASTELLO name spread across Italy over the centuries, it also found its way into various historical records and documents, including church registers, tax rolls, and property deeds. While the name may have evolved through different spellings and variations over time, its connection to the concept of castles and fortifications has remained a consistent thread throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Astello

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

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

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