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

Augusto, 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 Augusto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Augusto in America

Augusto is the 29138th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Augusto surname appeared 813 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 Augusto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Augusto 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 Augusto

The surname Augusto is of Latin origin and has its roots in ancient Rome. The name is derived from the Latin word "augustus," which means "venerable" or "consecrated." It was originally a title bestowed upon the first Roman emperor, Augustus Caesar, who reigned from 27 BC to 14 AD.

During the Roman Empire, the name Augusto was associated with imperial power and prestige. It was often given to members of the ruling class or those with close ties to the imperial family. As the Roman Empire expanded, the name spread throughout Europe and the Mediterranean region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Augusto can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval manuscripts from the Benedictine monastery of Cava dei Tirreni in southern Italy. This document, dating back to the 11th century, mentions individuals with the surname Augusto.

In the 12th century, the surname Augusto appeared in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that individuals bearing this name had established themselves in England by the time of the Norman Conquest.

Over the centuries, the surname Augusto has been associated with several notable historical figures. One example is Agostino Augusto (1516-1586), an Italian architect and engineer who designed several prominent buildings in Rome, including the Palazzo dei Conservatori and the Palazzo Nuovo on the Capitoline Hill.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Pedro Augusto (1786-1854), a Portuguese military officer and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Portugal from 1839 to 1841. He played a significant role in the Liberal Wars, a series of civil conflicts that shaped the political landscape of Portugal in the 19th century.

In the realm of literature, one cannot overlook Ludovico Augusto (1792-1857), an Italian poet and playwright known for his tragedies and historical dramas. His works, such as "Romilda e Costanza" and "Gian Maria Visconti," were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

The surname Augusto also has a presence in the arts, with artists like Giovanni Battista Augusto (1657-1726), an Italian painter and engraver active in Rome during the Baroque period. His works can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.

Finally, mention must be made of Antonino Augusto (1918-2004), an Italian politician and trade unionist who served as the Mayor of Naples from 1975 to 1983. He played a crucial role in the city's reconstruction efforts following the devastating earthquake of 1980.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Augusto

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

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

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