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

Aversano, 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 Aversano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aversano in America

Aversano is the 34878th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aversano surname appeared 647 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 Aversano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aversano 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 Aversano

The surname Aversano originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania. Its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, when it was likely derived from the Italian word "aversa," which means "adverse" or "hostile." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who had a fierce or combative personality.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Aversano surname can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Normanno," a collection of documents from the Norman period in Southern Italy (11th-12th centuries). In this historical record, there are references to individuals bearing the name Aversano, indicating its presence in the region during that time.

The name Aversano is also closely associated with the town of Aversa, located in the province of Caserta, Campania. It's possible that the surname originated as a toponymic name, referring to someone who hailed from or had some connection to this town.

One notable individual with the Aversano surname was Cesare Aversano (1580-1645), an Italian jurist and philosopher from Naples. He was a prominent figure in the legal and intellectual circles of his time and authored several works on jurisprudence and philosophy.

Another historical figure was Gaspare Aversano (1654-1713), an Italian painter and architect from Naples. He was known for his contributions to the Baroque architectural style and his works can be found in various churches and buildings across Italy.

In the 18th century, Nicola Aversano (1712-1786) was a renowned Italian sculptor and architect. He worked on several important projects, including the Chiesa di Santa Caterina a Chiaia in Naples, where he left his mark with his intricate sculptural works.

Turning to the 19th century, Antonio Aversano (1842-1920) was an Italian politician and lawyer from Campania. He served as a deputy in the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the political affairs of his time.

Lastly, in the early 20th century, Giuseppe Aversano (1892-1968) was an Italian composer and conductor. He composed several operas and orchestral works, contributing to the vibrant cultural scene of Naples during his lifetime.

These are just a few examples of individuals who carried the Aversano surname throughout history, highlighting its roots in the Campania region of Italy and its presence across various fields, from law and politics to art and music.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aversano

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

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

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