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

Elisea, 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 Elisea surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Elisea in America

Elisea is the 75317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Elisea surname appeared 256 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 Elisea.

We can also compare 2010 data for Elisea 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 Elisea

The surname ELISEA has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Latin word "Elisaeus," which in turn came from the Greek "Elissaios" and the Hebrew "Elisha." This biblical name means "God is salvation" or "God is deliverance."

The earliest known record of the ELISEA surname appears in a document from the region of Campania in southern Italy, dated 1587. This document mentions a certain Giuseppe ELISEA, a landowner from the town of Salerno. Over the following centuries, the name spread to other parts of Italy, particularly in the regions of Lazio, Abruzzo, and Calabria.

One of the earliest notable individuals bearing the ELISEA surname was Pietro ELISEA, a renowned painter from Rome who lived between 1598 and 1667. His works, predominantly religious in nature, can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.

Another figure of historical significance was Girolamo ELISEA (1670-1744), a prolific author and scholar from Naples. He wrote extensively on topics ranging from philosophy to theology, and his works were widely read throughout Europe during the Age of Enlightenment.

In the 19th century, Antonio ELISEA (1818-1892) gained recognition as a prominent architect and urban planner. Born in the town of Avezzano in the Abruzzo region, he was responsible for designing several iconic buildings and public spaces in Rome, including the Piazza Venezia and the Palazzo delle Esposizioni.

Moving into the 20th century, Marcello ELISEA (1902-1976) was a celebrated Italian sculptor and artist. His works, often characterized by their abstract and experimental forms, can be found in various museums and public spaces across Europe and the United States.

Finally, it is worth mentioning Maria ELISEA (1925-2018), a renowned Italian journalist and author. Born in Naples, she spent much of her career as a foreign correspondent, covering major events and conflicts around the world. Her memoirs and novels shed light on the social and political landscapes of the 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Elisea

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

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

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