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

Litardo, 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 Litardo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Litardo in America

Litardo is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Litardo surname appeared 103 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 Litardo.

The history of the last name Litardo

The surname Litardo has its origins in Italy, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "litardus," which means "slow" or "delayed." This suggests that the name may have been given as a nickname to someone who was perceived as being sluggish or tardy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Litardo can be found in a document from the city of Genoa in 1285, where a merchant named Giovanni Litardo is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already in use during that time period in the region of Liguria.

In the 14th century, the Litardo family seems to have spread to other parts of Italy, including Tuscany and Lazio. Historical records from Florence mention a Francesco Litardo, a prominent sculptor born in 1345, who was commissioned to create several works for churches and noble families.

In the late 16th century, a branch of the Litardo family settled in the city of Naples, where they became known for their involvement in the wine trade. One notable figure from this lineage was Antonio Litardo (1578-1642), a successful merchant and landowner who left a significant portion of his wealth to local charities upon his death.

Moving into the 18th century, the name Litardo appeared in several literary works, including a novel by the Italian author Carlo Goldoni, where a character named Girolamo Litardo was portrayed as a comical, slow-witted individual, perhaps alluding to the name's origins.

Another person of note was Maria Litardo (1795-1867), a renowned opera singer from Milan who performed in various theaters across Europe. She was particularly celebrated for her roles in works by composers such as Rossini and Bellini.

Throughout the centuries, the Litardo surname has also been associated with various place names and locations in Italy, such as the town of Litardo in the province of Viterbo, which may have influenced the spelling or pronunciation of the name in certain regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Litardo

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

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 Litardo 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.

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

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