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

Chialastri, 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 Chialastri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chialastri in America

Chialastri is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chialastri surname appeared 111 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 Chialastri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chialastri 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 Chialastri

The surname Chialastri originates from Italy, specifically from the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "ghiaia" meaning gravel or pebble, suggesting a connection to a place or occupation related to quarrying or working with stone materials.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chialastri can be found in the 14th century manuscript "Codice Diplomatico Toscano," where it appeared as "Chialastro" in reference to a family from the town of Pistoia in Tuscany. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a specific location or a prominent family in the area.

In the 15th century, the name Chialastri appeared in various records and documents from the cities of Florence and Bologna, indicating its spread across different parts of central Italy. One notable individual from this time period was Bartolomeo Chialastri, a prominent merchant and banker who lived in Florence between 1420 and 1492.

During the Renaissance, the Chialastri family gained recognition for their involvement in the arts and intellectual pursuits. Paolo Chialastri (1503-1572), a renowned painter and fresco artist, was commissioned to decorate several churches and palaces in Tuscany, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the region's artistic heritage.

In the 18th century, the Chialastri name reached beyond Italy's borders with Giovanni Battista Chialastri (1717-1793), a renowned architect and engineer who worked on various projects in the Austrian Empire, including the construction of fortifications in present-day Croatia and Slovenia.

Another notable figure with the surname Chialastri was Lucrezia Chialastri (1824-1898), a celebrated Italian opera singer who performed in some of the most prestigious venues across Europe, including La Scala in Milan and the Royal Opera House in London.

While the Chialastri surname may have originated from a specific location or occupation, over the centuries it has become associated with individuals from various walks of life, contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chialastri

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

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

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