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

Astore, 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 Astore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Astore in America

Astore is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Astore surname appeared 164 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 Astore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Astore 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 Astore

The surname Astore is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania. The name likely derives from the Latin word "astra," which means "stars." It is thought to have been initially used as a locational surname for those residing near or in a place associated with stars or celestial bodies.

One of the earliest documented references to the Astore surname can be found in the medieval Italian manuscript known as the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," which dates back to the 11th century. This manuscript mentions individuals with the surname Astore living in the town of Bari, located in the southern region of Puglia.

During the Renaissance period, the Astore family gained prominence in the city of Naples. Historical records mention notable figures such as Giovanni Astore (1470-1537), a renowned painter and architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in Naples.

Another prominent individual bearing the Astore surname was Alessandro Astore (1555-1612), a Neapolitan composer and organist who gained recognition for his sacred music compositions. His works were performed in various churches and cathedrals throughout Italy during the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods.

In the 18th century, the Astore family established a legacy in the world of literature. Antonio Astore (1713-1784) was a respected poet and writer from Naples, known for his collection of sonnets and odes celebrating the beauty of his native city.

The surname Astore also has connections to place names in Italy. For instance, the town of Astore, located in the province of Treviso, Veneto region, may have derived its name from the same Latin root. This suggests that the surname could have originated from individuals hailing from or associated with this particular location.

Other notable figures with the Astore surname include Vincenzo Astore (1859-1925), an Italian sculptor and painter active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and Giuseppe Astore (1904-1980), a renowned Italian architect responsible for designing several iconic buildings in Rome and Naples.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Astore

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

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

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