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

Oliveri, 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 Oliveri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oliveri in America

Oliveri is the 9667th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oliveri surname appeared 3,357 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Oliveri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oliveri 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 Oliveri

The surname Oliveri has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Sicily. It is derived from the Latin word "olivarius," which means "olive grower" or "olive merchant." The name first emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 11th or 12th century, when olive cultivation was a significant industry in Sicily.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Oliveri can be found in the "Archivio di Stato di Palermo," which contains documents dating back to the 13th century. These records mention individuals with the surname Oliveri living in various parts of Sicily, such as Palermo, Messina, and Catania.

The name Oliveri has also been associated with several notable historical figures. One of the earliest was Giovanni Oliveri, a Sicilian nobleman who lived in the 14th century and was known for his contributions to the development of the olive oil industry in the region.

In the 16th century, the name Oliveri gained prominence with the birth of Vincenzo Oliveri (1508-1582), a renowned Sicilian painter and architect who worked on several churches and palaces in Palermo and other cities.

Another notable figure was Pietro Oliveri (1679-1757), a Sicilian priest and scholar who wrote extensively on the history and culture of Sicily. His works, such as "Memorie istoriche della città di Palermo," are considered valuable sources of information about the island's past.

During the 19th century, the Oliveri surname was associated with Gaetano Oliveri (1817-1893), a Sicilian politician and lawyer who played a significant role in the unification of Italy and served as a member of the Italian parliament.

In more recent times, the name Oliveri has been carried by individuals such as Renzo Oliveri (1925-2008), an Italian actor and comedian known for his work in films and television shows, and Salvatore Oliveri (born 1945), an Italian businessman and philanthropist who has made significant contributions to various charitable organizations.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Oliveri who have left their mark on history. While the name may have originated in Sicily, it has since spread to various parts of Italy and other countries, reflecting the migration patterns of Sicilian families over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oliveri

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

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

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