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

Atrian, 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 Atrian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Atrian in America

Atrian is the 94311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Atrian surname appeared 194 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 Atrian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Atrian 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 Atrian

The surname Atrian has its origins in the Lombardic region of northern Italy, dating back to the early medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "ater," meaning "dark" or "black," possibly referring to someone with dark hair or a swarthy complexion. The name may have evolved from nicknames or descriptive terms used to distinguish individuals within small communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Atrian is found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of historical documents from the Lombard Kingdom, which dates back to the 7th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Atriano" and "Atrianus," indicating its evolution over time.

In the 12th century, a member of the Atrian family, Guglielmo Atriano, was mentioned in the records of the city of Pavia, where he held a prominent position as a merchant. This suggests that the Atrian name had achieved some social standing by that time.

During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals bore the surname Atrian. One such figure was Girolamo Atrian (1470-1545), a renowned scholar and humanist from Venice, who was known for his contributions to the study of classical literature and philosophy.

Another prominent Atrian was Francesco Atrian (1515-1592), a Venetian painter and architect who was celebrated for his work on various churches and palaces in the city. His frescoes and architectural designs are still admired today as examples of the Venetian Renaissance style.

In the 18th century, the Atrian name gained further recognition with the birth of Giovanni Battista Atrian (1725-1799), a celebrated composer and violinist from the city of Cremona. His virtuosic compositions and performances earned him acclaim throughout Europe during his lifetime.

Other notable individuals with the Atrian surname include Alessandro Atrian (1820-1885), a prominent Italian politician and statesman who served as a member of the Italian Parliament, and Maria Atrian (1879-1957), a celebrated opera singer from Milan who performed in numerous productions across Europe and the Americas.

While the Atrian name has its roots in northern Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by generations of emigrants and travelers. However, its origins remain firmly rooted in the rich cultural and historical tapestry of the Lombardic region, where it first emerged centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Atrian

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

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

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