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

Ilvento, 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 Ilvento surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ilvento in America

Ilvento is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ilvento surname appeared 125 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 Ilvento.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ilvento 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 Ilvento

The surname ILVENTO has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of the country, particularly in the areas around Naples and Campania.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ILVENTO can be found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis," a collection of documents from the Benedictine monastery of Cava dei Tirreni, dating back to the 11th century. The name likely derives from the Italian word "vento," meaning wind, and may have been initially used as a descriptive surname for someone who lived in a windy or exposed area.

In the 13th century, records from the town of Amalfi mention a nobleman named Guglielmo ILVENTO, who was a prominent figure in the local government. This suggests that the ILVENTO family had already established itself as a respected lineage by that time.

During the Renaissance period, the ILVENTO name gained further recognition with the birth of Girolamo ILVENTO (1497-1563), a renowned humanist scholar and poet from Naples. His works, including the collection "Elegiae et Epigrammata," were widely celebrated and contributed to the cultural revival of the era.

Another notable figure was Vincenzo ILVENTO (1570-1638), a skilled architect who was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Naples and the surrounding areas, including the Chiesa di Santa Maria della Sanità.

In the 18th century, the ILVENTO family continued to make its mark with Antonio ILVENTO (1725-1798), a successful merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the economic development of the region.

Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, the ILVENTO surname remained prevalent in Italy, particularly in the southern regions, with various individuals contributing to various fields, including law, medicine, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ilvento

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

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

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