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

Commisso, 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 Commisso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Commisso in America

Commisso is the 28679th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Commisso surname appeared 831 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 Commisso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Commisso 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 Commisso

The surname Commisso is of Italian origin, and it is believed to have originated in the regions of Calabria and Sicily. The name is derived from the Italian word "commisso," which means "assigned" or "commissioned." It is likely that the name was initially given to someone who was in a position of authority or had been assigned a specific task or duty.

The earliest known records of the surname Commisso date back to the 15th century. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in a manuscript from the city of Palermo, Sicily, dated 1487. This document mentions a certain Antonino Commisso, who was a merchant and landowner in the region.

In the 16th century, the name Commisso appeared in several historical records from the town of Reggio Calabria, located in the southern region of Calabria. One notable individual from this time period was Girolamo Commisso (1520-1589), a renowned scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on topics such as ethics and metaphysics.

As the centuries progressed, the surname Commisso spread to other parts of Italy and even to other countries. In the 18th century, a family bearing the surname Commisso settled in the island of Malta, where they became prominent landowners and merchants. One of the most notable figures from this Maltese branch was Giovanni Commisso (1745-1822), who served as a magistrate and played a significant role in the island's political affairs.

Another notable individual was Francesco Commisso (1872-1946), an Italian-American sculptor and artist who was born in Calabria but later emigrated to the United States. His works, which often depicted scenes from Italian folklore and mythology, can be found in various museums and galleries across the United States and Italy.

In more recent times, the name Commisso has been associated with several successful entrepreneurs and businesspeople. One example is Phillip Commisso (born 1949), an American businessman and philanthropist who founded the telecommunications company Globalstar and has been involved in various charitable endeavors.

The surname Commisso continues to be prevalent in Italy, particularly in the regions of Calabria and Sicily, as well as among Italian diaspora communities around the world. While its precise origins may be shrouded in the mists of time, the name Commisso carries with it a rich history and a connection to the vibrant cultural heritage of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Commisso

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

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

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