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

Netro, 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 Netro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Netro in America

Netro is the 51610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Netro surname appeared 403 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 Netro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Netro 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 Netro

The surname "NETRO" is believed to have originated in the region of Piedmont, Italy, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "niger," meaning "black," which may have been used as a descriptive nickname for someone with dark hair or complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "NETRO" dates back to the 13th century, where it appears in a registry of landowners in the town of Asti, Piedmont. During this time, surnames were becoming more widespread among the general population, with many families adopting names based on physical characteristics, occupations, or places of origin.

In the 14th century, the name "NETRO" appears in a census record from the city of Turin, indicating that members of the family had settled in the region's capital. This document also lists variations of the name, such as "Nettro" and "Netto," which were likely alternative spellings used at the time.

As the centuries passed, the "NETRO" surname spread to other parts of Italy and beyond. In the late 16th century, a man named Giovanni Battista Netro (1550-1624) was a renowned painter and architect from Genoa, known for his work on several churches and palaces in the city.

Another notable bearer of the "NETRO" name was Francesco Netro (1681-1756), a Catholic priest and theologian from Naples who authored several treatises on religious philosophy and ethics.

During the 19th century, the surname "NETRO" found its way to the New World, as many Italian families immigrated to the Americas in search of better opportunities. One such individual was Antonio Netro (1820-1892), a businessman who settled in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and established a successful import-export company.

Throughout the 20th century, several "NETRO" families continued to make their mark in various fields. For example, Maria Netro (1905-1986) was a renowned Italian opera singer who performed at prestigious venues such as La Scala in Milan and the Metropolitan Opera in New York.

Despite its relatively rare occurrence, the surname "NETRO" has left its imprint on history, with its bearers contributing to the arts, religion, business, and other areas of society over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Netro

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

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

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