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

Enerio, 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 Enerio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Enerio in America

Enerio is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Enerio surname appeared 146 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 Enerio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Enerio 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 Enerio

The surname ENERIO originated in Italy, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "enera," which means "dark" or "black." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone with dark complexion or hair.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ENERIO surname can be found in the historical records of the city of Genoa, dated back to the 13th century. These records mention a wealthy merchant family by the name of Enerio, who were engaged in the lucrative trade of silk and spices.

During the Renaissance period, the ENERIO name gained prominence in the city of Florence, where several members of the family held influential positions in the city's government and guilds. Notably, Giovanni Enerio (1452-1524) was a renowned artist and architect who designed several iconic structures in Florence, including the Church of San Lorenzo.

In the 16th century, the ENERIO family expanded their influence to other parts of Italy, with branches settling in the regions of Piedmont and Veneto. One notable figure from this era was Antonio Enerio (1567-1638), a distinguished scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Padua.

The ENERIO name also found its way into the annals of Italian literature, with the poet and playwright Girolamo Enerio (1612-1674) gaining recognition for his works in the Baroque era. His play "La Vita è un Sogno" (Life is a Dream) was widely acclaimed and performed across Italy.

In the 18th century, the ENERIO family established a strong presence in the Kingdom of Naples, where they were involved in various commercial and political endeavors. One notable figure from this period was Giuseppe Enerio (1738-1812), a successful merchant and philanthropist who founded several charitable institutions in the city of Naples.

Throughout its rich history, the ENERIO surname has been associated with individuals from diverse fields, including art, literature, philosophy, and commerce. While the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it has evolved into a prestigious surname with a strong Italian heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Enerio

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

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

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