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

Listro, 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 Listro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Listro in America

Listro is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Listro surname appeared 190 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 Listro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Listro 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 Listro

The surname Listro originates from Italy, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "illustris," meaning illustrious or distinguished. This suggests that the name may have initially been assigned to individuals of noble or prominent stature.

The earliest known references to the name Listro can be traced back to historical records from the 12th century in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. These regions were known for their flourishing merchant communities and thriving cultural centers, which could have contributed to the name's association with distinction and prestige.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Listro appears in the Codex Diplomaticus Amiatinus, a collection of medieval documents from the Abbey of Monte Amiata in Tuscany, dated around 1180. This document mentions a certain "Guido Listro," who was likely a prominent figure or landowner in the area.

In the 13th century, the name Listro appeared in several documents from the city of Perugia, a major center of art, architecture, and culture in Umbria. One notable mention is found in the Annali Decemvirali, a chronicle of the city's events, which records a "Giovanni Listro" participating in a local council meeting in 1275.

As the name Listro spread across Italy, it also evolved into various spelling variations, such as Listo, Listra, and Listri. These variations can be found in historical records from different regions, reflecting the diversity of local dialects and scribal practices.

Throughout history, several individuals bearing the surname Listro have achieved notable recognition. One such figure was Antonio Listro (1460-1524), a Renaissance painter from Siena, known for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches in his home city.

Another prominent individual was Giulio Listro (1580-1642), a Baroque architect from Rome who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces, including the Church of Sant'Andrea della Valle and the Palazzo Pamphilj.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Listro (1828-1901) was a renowned Italian philologist and linguist from Palermo, Sicily. He authored several works on the Sicilian dialect and contributed to the study of Italian literature and language.

Furthermore, Vincenzo Listro (1870-1945), a lawyer and politician from Calabria, served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a role in the country's political affairs during the early 20th century.

Finally, Enzo Listro (1920-1989), a writer and journalist from Naples, gained recognition for his novels and short stories depicting the vibrant culture and traditions of his native city.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Listro

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

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

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