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

Immediato, 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 Immediato surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Immediato in America

Immediato is the 86981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Immediato surname appeared 214 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 Immediato.

We can also compare 2010 data for Immediato 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 Immediato

The surname Immediato originates from Italy, with roots dating back to the late medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "immediato," meaning "immediate" or "direct." The name likely emerged as a descriptive surname, referring to someone who was prompt, decisive, or acted without delay.

In the region of Tuscany, historical records from the 13th century mention individuals bearing the name Immediato. One of the earliest documented instances is found in the municipal archives of Florence, where a certain Guido Immediato is listed as a merchant in the year 1287.

As the name spread across Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as Immediaato, Immedato, and Immediatti. These variations reflect local dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods.

During the 15th century, the name Immediato gained prominence in the city of Siena, where a family of that name established itself as influential bankers and patrons of the arts. Notably, Gherardo Immediato (1415-1492) commissioned several works from renowned artists of the time, including the fresco "The Coronation of the Virgin" by the painter Domenico Ghirlandaio.

In the 16th century, the Immediato name appeared in Venice, where a branch of the family settled and became successful merchants involved in the lucrative trade with the East. One prominent figure was Marco Immediato (1524-1597), a merchant and explorer who documented his travels to the Ottoman Empire and the Middle East in a manuscript now preserved in the Biblioteca Marciana.

As the centuries passed, the Immediato name spread further across Italy and beyond. In the 18th century, Antonio Immediato (1725-1798) was a renowned composer and violinist from Naples, whose works were performed throughout Europe.

Other notable individuals bearing the Immediato surname include Giacomo Immediato (1865-1932), an Italian politician and journalist who served as a deputy in the Parliament of the Kingdom of Italy, and Aldo Immediato (1920-2008), a celebrated Italian actor and comedian known for his roles in numerous films and television shows.

While the Immediato name has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by Italian emigrants and their descendants. However, the rich history and legacy of this surname remain firmly rooted in the vibrant culture and traditions of the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Immediato

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

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

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