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

Evaro, 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 Evaro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Evaro in America

Evaro is the 59470th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Evaro surname appeared 340 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 Evaro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Evaro 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 Evaro

The surname Evaro is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Latin word "everardus," which means "brave guardian" or "brave protector." This name may have been given to individuals who served as guards or protectors in their communities or to those who displayed exceptional courage and bravery.

In the early centuries, the name was primarily found in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where it was often spelled as "Everardo" or "Everardi." Some historical records indicate that the name may have also appeared in ancient manuscripts and documents from these areas, though specific details are scarce.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Evaro surname can be traced back to the 13th century, when a nobleman named Giovanni Evaro was mentioned in a document from the city of Perugia in 1274. Another notable individual was Francesco Evaro, a renowned painter from Florence who lived during the 15th century and is known for his contributions to the Renaissance art movement.

In the later centuries, the name spread to other parts of Italy, and variations in spelling began to emerge. For instance, in the northern regions, it was sometimes written as "Evaro" or "Evaroli," while in the southern regions, it was commonly spelled as "Evaristo" or "Evaristo."

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Evaro have left their mark. One notable figure was Antonio Evaro, a philosopher and scholar from Padua who lived in the 16th century and wrote extensively on ethics and metaphysics. Another was Giulio Evaro, a military leader from Venice who played a significant role in the defense of the city during the Ottoman-Venetian War in the late 16th century.

In the 18th century, Pietro Evaro was a prominent architect from Naples who designed several churches and palaces in the city and its surrounding areas. Additionally, Maria Evaro, a renowned opera singer from Milan, gained popularity in the late 19th century for her performances in various Italian operas.

While the surname Evaro may have evolved and taken on different spellings over time, its origins can be traced back to the Italian regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where it was likely derived from the Latin word "everardus" and associated with individuals who exhibited bravery and guardianship.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Evaro

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

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

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