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

Aufiero, 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 Aufiero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aufiero in America

Aufiero is the 33731st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aufiero surname appeared 675 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 Aufiero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aufiero 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 Aufiero

The surname AUFIERO originated from Italy, and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "aufiero," which means "proud" or "haughty." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a nickname or a descriptor for someone with a proud or confident demeanor.

The earliest recorded instances of the AUFIERO surname can be found in historical documents and records from the regions of Campania and Puglia in southern Italy. The name was particularly prevalent in the towns and villages around Naples and Salerno, as well as in the province of Bari.

One of the earliest known bearers of the AUFIERO name was Giovanni Aufiero, a merchant from Naples who lived in the late 15th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the lucrative trade of silk and spices between Italy and the Middle East.

In the 16th century, the AUFIERO family gained prominence in the town of Bitonto, near Bari. Francesco Aufiero, born in 1522, was a renowned scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on the works of Aristotle and Plato. His writings were widely read and studied throughout Italy during the Renaissance period.

During the 17th century, the AUFIERO name was also found in the region of Abruzzo, particularly in the city of Chieti. One notable figure was Giuseppe Aufiero, born in 1635, who served as a military commander in the service of the Spanish Empire. He played a significant role in the defense of Naples against the French forces during the War of the Spanish Succession.

In the 18th century, the AUFIERO family established itself in the city of Palermo, Sicily. Antonio Aufiero, born in 1712, was a respected architect who designed several churches and palaces in the Baroque style. His most notable work is the Church of San Domenico, which is considered a masterpiece of Sicilian Baroque architecture.

Another prominent figure with the AUFIERO surname was Nicola Aufiero, born in 1810 in the town of Caserta, near Naples. He was a renowned painter and sculptor, known for his realistic depictions of everyday life and landscapes. His works were exhibited in galleries across Italy and earned him widespread acclaim during his lifetime.

As the AUFIERO family spread across Italy over the centuries, the name also underwent minor spelling variations, such as Auffiero, Aufieri, and Aufiero. However, the core meaning and pronunciation remained largely unchanged, reflecting the surname's proud and confident origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aufiero

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

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

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