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

Beltrami, 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 Beltrami surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beltrami in America

Beltrami is the 48717th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beltrami surname appeared 433 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 Beltrami.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beltrami 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 Beltrami

The surname Beltrami originated in Italy, specifically in the northern region of Lombardy. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, likely between the 11th and 13th centuries. The name is derived from the Italian words "bel" meaning "beautiful" and "trami" meaning "weavings" or "fabrics," suggesting a connection to the weaving or textile trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Beltrami surname can be found in the medieval Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of historical documents from the Lombard period in Italy. The name appears in a document dated around 1160, referring to a certain "Beltramo de Milane," indicating its use in Milan at that time.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Beltramo Beltrami was mentioned in the Venetian chronicles as a wealthy merchant and landowner. He is believed to have played a significant role in the expansion of the Venetian Republic's trade routes in the Mediterranean region.

During the Renaissance, the Beltrami family gained prominence in the city of Bergamo, where they were patrons of the arts and held influential positions in the local government. One notable member was Gian Battista Beltrami, a renowned architect and sculptor born in 1475, who contributed to the design of several churches and public buildings in Bergamo.

In the 18th century, Giacomo Costantino Beltrami, born in Milan in 1779, was a renowned explorer and archaeologist. He is best known for his explorations of the ancient Mayan ruins in the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico, and his detailed accounts of the Maya civilization.

Another notable figure was Luca Beltrami, an Italian architect and historian born in 1854 in Milan. He was instrumental in the restoration and preservation of numerous historical landmarks in Milan, including the iconic Duomo di Milano and the Castello Sforzesco.

Throughout history, the Beltrami surname has been associated with various professions, including merchants, artists, architects, and explorers. While its origins can be traced back to the textile industry in medieval Lombardy, the name has evolved to encompass a diverse range of accomplishments and contributions across various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beltrami

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

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

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