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

Civitano, 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 Civitano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Civitano in America

Civitano is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Civitano surname appeared 182 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 Civitano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Civitano 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 Civitano

The surname Civitano originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "civitano," which means "city dweller" or "townsman." This suggests that the name was likely given to those who lived within the walls of a city or town, distinguishing them from those who lived in rural areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Civitano can be found in historical documents from the 13th century in the region of Apulia, located in southeastern Italy. The name appears in various forms, such as Civitani and Civitanus, reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.

During the Renaissance period, the Civitano family gained prominence in the city of Naples. In the 16th century, records mention a notable figure named Giovanni Civitano, a respected scholar and philosopher who authored several treatises on ethics and moral philosophy.

In the 17th century, the Civitano name was associated with the noble family of the same name in the town of Calitri, located in the province of Avellino, Campania. This family played a significant role in the local politics and governance of the region during that time.

Another notable individual bearing the Civitano surname was Domenico Civitano, an Italian painter who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He was known for his religious paintings and frescoes adorning various churches in southern Italy.

In the 19th century, a Civitano family emigrated from Italy to the United States, establishing themselves in New York City. One of their descendants, Antonio Civitano (1860-1942), became a successful businessman and philanthropist, contributing to the growth and development of the Italian-American community in the city.

Throughout its history, the Civitano surname has been closely associated with the regions of southern Italy, particularly Apulia, Campania, and Naples. While not as prominent as some other Italian surnames, it has left its mark on various fields, including academia, art, and commerce.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Civitano

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

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

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