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

Costanzo, 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 Costanzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Costanzo in America

Costanzo is the 5794th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Costanzo surname appeared 5,970 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Costanzo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Costanzo 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 Costanzo

The surname Costanzo has its origins in Italy, traced back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin name "Constantius," which means "constant" or "steadfast." The name was popularized during the Roman Empire and later adopted as a personal name in Italy.

In the 11th century, the name Costanzo appeared in various Italian regions, including Sicily, Campania, and Calabria. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the Monastery of St. Michael the Archangel in Campania, dated 1078, mentioning a certain "Costanzo di Salerno."

The Costanzo surname gained prominence during the Renaissance period, with notable figures such as Costanzo Sforza (1447-1483), a renowned military leader from Milan. He played a significant role in the Italian Wars and was known for his bravery and strategic skills.

Another prominent individual with the Costanzo surname was Costanzo Festa (1485-1545), an Italian Renaissance painter and architect from Ferrara. He is best known for his fresco work in the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta in Treviso, which he completed in the early 16th century.

In the 17th century, the name Costanzo was associated with the town of Costanzo in the province of Pescara, Abruzzo. This may have contributed to the further spread of the surname in the region.

During the 18th century, the Costanzo family established itself as a noble lineage in Naples. Costanzo di Capua (1714-1788) was a prominent Neapolitan nobleman and historian who wrote extensively about the history of Naples and its ruling dynasties.

Another notable figure was Costanzo Gaetano Orsini (1789-1856), an Italian cardinal and diplomat who served as the Apostolic Nuncio to Portugal and later as the Cardinal Secretary of State under Pope Gregory XVI.

Throughout history, the surname Costanzo has been associated with various professions, including military leaders, artists, writers, and members of the Catholic Church. Its enduring presence in Italy serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Costanzo

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

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

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