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

Astengo, 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 Astengo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Astengo in America

Astengo is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Astengo surname appeared 127 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 Astengo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Astengo 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 Astengo

The surname Astengo is of Italian origin, specifically hailing from the Liguria region in northwestern Italy. This name dates back to the medieval period, around the 13th century, when it emerged in various towns and villages scattered throughout the rugged coastal areas of Liguria.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Astengo surname can be found in the historic documents of the Republic of Genoa, a prominent maritime republic that flourished during the 12th to 15th centuries. These records suggest that the name may have derived from the Latin word "astu," meaning "cunning" or "astute," possibly referring to the shrewd and enterprising nature of the family's ancestors.

The Astengo name has also been linked to the Italian word "astenere," which translates to "abstain" or "refrain." This connection could indicate that the name's origin may stem from a family or individual who abstained from certain activities or held specific beliefs, though the precise context remains uncertain.

Interestingly, some historical sources mention an Astengo family that owned land and property in the town of Riva Trigoso, a coastal community located near the city of Genoa. This suggests that the name may have originated in this particular area and subsequently spread to other parts of Liguria and beyond.

One of the earliest notable individuals bearing the Astengo surname was Giovanni Astengo, a prominent merchant and navigator from Genoa who lived in the late 13th century. His exploits and voyages along the Mediterranean trade routes contributed to the Republic of Genoa's maritime prowess during that era.

Another noteworthy figure was Battista Astengo, a skilled architect and engineer from the 16th century, known for his contributions to the design and construction of various fortifications and defense structures in the Republic of Genoa.

In the 17th century, Pietro Astengo, a respected scholar and theologian, gained recognition for his influential writings on religious doctrine and philosophy, which were widely studied and debated within academic circles of that time.

During the 18th century, Girolamo Astengo, a talented artist and painter, gained acclaim for his intricate frescoes and murals that adorned numerous churches and noble residences throughout the Liguria region.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Astengo, a renowned botanist and naturalist, made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the Mediterranean region, publishing several seminal works that influenced the field of botany.

While the Astengo surname has roots tracing back to the medieval era in Liguria, Italy, over the centuries, it has spread to various parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who have left their mark on diverse fields and endeavors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Astengo

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

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

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