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

Averion, 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 Averion surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Averion in America

Averion is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Averion surname appeared 129 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 Averion.

The history of the last name Averion

The surname AVERION has its origins in the Italian region of Tuscany, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "averruncus," which means "to avert or ward off." This suggests that the name may have been used to describe someone who was a protector or guardian.

The earliest recorded instance of the name AVERION can be found in a medieval manuscript from the city of Siena, dated around 1380. This document mentions a certain "Giovanni Averion," who was a local landowner and prominent figure in the community.

In the 15th century, the name AVERION appeared in several historical records from the nearby town of Montalcino. One notable example is a baptismal record from 1427, which lists the birth of "Matteo Averion," son of a local farmer.

During the Renaissance period, the AVERION family gained prominence in the city of Florence. In the late 15th century, a wealthy merchant named Pietro Averion was a patron of the arts and supported the work of several renowned artists, including Sandro Botticelli.

The name AVERION can also be traced to the village of Averione, located in the Tuscan countryside. This small town likely took its name from the AVERION family, who may have been among the original settlers or landowners in the area.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname AVERION. One such figure was Giulio Averion (1530-1604), a scholar and philosopher from Florence who wrote extensively on topics ranging from mathematics to astronomy.

Another prominent AVERION was Lucrezia Averion (1675-1742), a celebrated opera singer who performed in the courts of various European monarchs during the Baroque period.

In the 19th century, Alessandro Averion (1810-1878) was a prominent Italian painter known for his landscapes and romantic depictions of rural life in Tuscany.

The AVERION name has also been associated with the world of literature. Carlo Averion (1885-1952) was an Italian poet and writer whose works explored themes of nature and the human condition.

Lastly, Mario Averion (1920-2005) was a respected Italian architect who designed several notable buildings and public spaces in the cities of Florence and Siena.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Averion

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

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 Averion 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.

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

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