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

Astorino, 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 Astorino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Astorino in America

Astorino is the 40204th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Astorino surname appeared 545 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 Astorino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Astorino 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 Astorino

The surname Astorino is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the 14th century in the region of Campania. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "astio," which means "spite" or "rancor." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone with a spiteful or ill-tempered disposition.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Astorino can be found in a document from the town of Salerno, dated 1387. This document mentions a certain Nicola Astorino, who was a landowner in the area. The name was also present in the Catasto Onciario, a census-like record of landowners and their properties, which was compiled in the Kingdom of Naples in the 15th century.

During the Renaissance period, the Astorino family gained prominence in the city of Naples. One notable member was Girolamo Astorino (1510-1582), a renowned painter and sculptor who was commissioned to create works for several churches and noble families in the region.

In the 17th century, the name Astorino began to spread beyond the confines of Campania. Records show that a branch of the family settled in the city of Genoa, where they established themselves as merchants and traders. One of the most famous individuals from this branch was Antonio Astorino (1672-1747), a successful merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of a hospital in Genoa.

As the Astorino family continued to expand and migrate, they also left their mark in other parts of Italy. In the 18th century, Pietro Astorino (1721-1798) was a respected lawyer and jurist in the city of Palermo, Sicily. He authored several legal treatises and served as a judge in the city's court system.

Another notable figure was Giovanni Astorino (1844-1923), a military officer and patriot who fought in the Italian Unification Wars. He rose to the rank of general and was awarded several medals for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Throughout history, the surname Astorino has been associated with various professions and achievements, from the arts and sciences to law and military service. While its origins may have stemmed from a somewhat unflattering connotation, the name has since evolved to represent a rich tapestry of Italian heritage and contributions to society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Astorino

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

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

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