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

Glorioso, 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 Glorioso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Glorioso in America

Glorioso is the 17980th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Glorioso surname appeared 1,553 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Glorioso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Glorioso 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 Glorioso

The surname Glorioso is of Italian origin, originating from the Italian word "glorioso" which means "glorious" or "illustrious." It is believed to have emerged as a descriptive surname during the Middle Ages, referring to individuals who possessed qualities of glory or renown.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Glorioso can be traced back to various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern and central areas. It is likely that the name was initially adopted by families or individuals who had achieved some form of distinction or acclaim within their communities.

In the 14th century, records show a notable individual named Giovanni Glorioso, a Venetian merchant and diplomat who played a significant role in establishing trade relations between Venice and the Byzantine Empire. His contributions to Venetian commerce and diplomacy earned him recognition and may have contributed to the adoption of the surname within his family lineage.

Another prominent figure bearing the Glorioso surname was Benedetto Glorioso, a 16th-century Italian architect and engineer from Genoa. He is renowned for his work on the construction of fortifications and defensive structures throughout various Italian cities, including the fortifications of Genoa itself.

The Glorioso name can also be found in historical documents from the medieval period, such as land records and legal contracts. For instance, in the 13th century, a document from the city of Perugia mentions a landowner named Giacomo Glorioso, suggesting the presence of the surname in that region during that time.

During the Renaissance period, the Glorioso family produced several notable artists and scholars. One such individual was Gabriele Glorioso, a 15th-century painter and illuminator from Florence, whose works adorned various churches and manuscripts of the era.

In the 18th century, Antonio Glorioso, a philosopher and theologian from Naples, gained recognition for his writings on metaphysics and ethics. His contributions to the intellectual discourse of the time solidified the Glorioso name within academic circles.

Over the centuries, the Glorioso surname has spread beyond Italy, carried by individuals and families who migrated to other parts of the world. It has been embraced by individuals of diverse backgrounds, each adding their own unique chapters to the rich tapestry of this illustrious surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Glorioso

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

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

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