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

Libretto, 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 Libretto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Libretto in America

Libretto is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Libretto surname appeared 135 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 Libretto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Libretto 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 Libretto

The surname Libretto originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "libretto," which means a small book or booklet. The name likely originated as a descriptive surname for someone who worked with books or manuscripts, such as a scribe or a bookseller.

The earliest known records of the surname Libretto can be found in historical documents from various Italian cities, particularly in the northern regions. One of the earliest recorded instances is from a legal document dated 1346 in the city of Genoa, which mentions a "Giovanni Libretto" as a witness.

During the Renaissance period, the name Libretto gained prominence due to the rise of literary and artistic pursuits. Several notable figures from this era bore this surname, including Gabriele Libretto (1495-1556), a renowned poet and playwright from Venice, whose works were widely celebrated in his time.

In the 17th century, the name Libretto was associated with the world of opera. Francesco Libretto (1620-1692), a librettist from Naples, is credited with writing several successful operatic librettos, including works for composers such as Alessandro Scarlatti.

As the Libretto family spread throughout Italy over the centuries, variations in spelling emerged, including Libretti, Libreto, and Libretti. In some regions, the name also took on local adaptations, such as Librettone in Tuscany and Librettini in the Veneto region.

One of the most famous bearers of the Libretto surname was the Italian mathematician and physicist, Giuseppe Libretto (1792-1858). He made significant contributions to the field of optics and is remembered for his groundbreaking work on the nature of light.

Another notable figure is the 19th-century art historian and critic, Federico Libretto (1821-1891). He was a leading authority on Italian Renaissance art and played a crucial role in preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of his country.

As the Libretto family spread across Europe and beyond, the name continued to be associated with various professions, including academics, writers, and artists. While its origins can be traced back to the book trade and literary pursuits of medieval Italy, the surname Libretto has since become a part of the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Libretto

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

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

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