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

Eliseo, 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 Eliseo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eliseo in America

Eliseo is the 79075th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eliseo surname appeared 241 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 Eliseo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eliseo 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 Eliseo

The surname ELISEO is of Italian origin, derived from the personal name Eliseo, which is the Italian form of the biblical name Elisha. This name has its roots in the Hebrew language, where it is composed of the elements "El" meaning "God" and "ysha" meaning "salvation" or "deliverance."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname ELISEO can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, particularly in the southern regions such as Campania and Calabria. It is believed that the name may have been adopted by families with ties to religious or ecclesiastical communities, as the biblical figure Elisha was a prominent prophet.

In the 14th century, records show the presence of the ELISEO family in the city of Naples, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One notable figure from this period was Girolamo ELISEO, a merchant and banker who lived in the late 15th century.

During the Renaissance period, the ELISEO surname gained prominence in the arts and literature. Pietro ELISEO, born in 1490 in Siena, was a renowned painter and fresco artist, known for his works in various churches and palaces throughout Tuscany.

In the 17th century, the ELISEO family expanded their reach beyond Italy. Antonio ELISEO (1598-1672), a scholar and diplomat, represented the Papal States in various diplomatic missions across Europe, including in Spain and France.

The 19th century saw the emergence of notable figures with the ELISEO surname in the fields of science and academia. Carlo ELISEO (1812-1887) was an Italian mathematician and professor at the University of Naples, renowned for his contributions to the study of differential equations.

Among the most famous individuals with the ELISEO surname was the Italian painter and sculptor Vincenzo ELISEO (1880-1945), whose works were heavily influenced by the Futurist movement and are exhibited in major museums across Italy and Europe.

Throughout history, the ELISEO surname has been associated with various place names and locations within Italy, such as the town of Eliseo in the province of Lecce, and the village of Eliseo Nuovo in the province of Potenza.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eliseo

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

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

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