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

Oliverio, 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 Oliverio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oliverio in America

Oliverio is the 17005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oliverio surname appeared 1,671 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 Oliverio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oliverio 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 Oliverio

The surname Oliverio is of Italian origin, derived from the ancient Roman name Oliverius. It is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is thought to be connected to the Latin word "olivarius," which means "olive grower" or someone associated with the cultivation of olives.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname Oliverio can be found in the records of the city of Florence, dating back to the 13th century. In these records, several individuals with the surname Oliverio are mentioned, suggesting that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.

The name Oliverio appeared in various medieval documents and manuscripts throughout Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. For instance, in the 14th century, there is a record of a nobleman named Guido Oliverio who held significant landholdings in the town of Perugia.

One notable figure with the surname Oliverio was Bartolomeo Oliverio, a renowned painter and architect from Genoa who lived in the 16th century. His works can be found in various churches and palaces throughout northern Italy, showcasing the artistic legacy associated with this surname.

In the 17th century, a member of the Oliverio family, Giovanni Battista Oliverio, gained recognition as a respected scholar and theologian. He authored several influential works on religion and philosophy, reflecting the intellectual pursuits of individuals bearing this surname.

Another prominent individual with the surname Oliverio was Pasquale Oliverio, a 19th-century politician and statesman from Naples. He played a significant role in the Italian unification movement and served as a member of the Italian parliament during the early years of the unified Kingdom of Italy.

The Oliverio surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, including artisans, merchants, clergy, and nobility. While its origins can be traced back to the olive-growing regions of Italy, the name has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oliverio

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

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

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