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

Atri, 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 Atri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Atri in America

Atri is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Atri surname appeared 138 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 Atri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Atri 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 Atri

The surname ATRI is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the region of Abruzzo in central Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "ater," meaning "dark" or "black," suggesting that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a dark complexion or hair color.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ATRI name can be found in the historic city of Atri, located in the province of Teramo, Abruzzo. This ancient town, known for its rich cultural heritage and architectural marvels, such as the Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, may have played a significant role in the origin and propagation of the surname.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the ATRI surname was Francesco Atri, a renowned philosopher and theologian from the town of Atri. Born in 1330, he authored several scholarly works and taught at various universities across Italy, becoming a respected intellectual of his time.

During the Renaissance period, the ATRI name gained further prominence with the rise of the Atri family, a noble and influential clan in the region of Abruzzo. One of the most celebrated members of this family was Giacomo Atri, a skilled diplomat and statesman who served as an ambassador for the Kingdom of Naples in the late 15th century.

In the realm of arts and culture, the ATRI surname is associated with Girolamo Atri, a talented painter and architect from the 16th century. Born in Atri in 1523, he left a lasting legacy through his exquisite frescoes and architectural designs that adorned churches and palaces across central Italy.

Another notable figure with the ATRI surname was Niccolò Atri, a prominent jurist and legal scholar who lived in the 17th century. Born in Atri in 1612, he authored several influential treatises on civil and canon law, earning him a respected reputation among his contemporaries in the legal field.

While the ATRI surname has its roots in the historical region of Abruzzo, it has since spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, carried by families and individuals who have contributed to various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Atri

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

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

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