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

Olivero, 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 Olivero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Olivero in America

Olivero is the 15806th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Olivero surname appeared 1,842 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 Olivero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Olivero 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 Olivero

The surname Olivero has its origins in Italy and is derived from the Latin name Oliverus. This name is thought to have originated from the word "olivarius," meaning someone who cultivated olive trees or worked with olive oil. The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the 11th century in the region of Piedmont, located in northern Italy.

The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages, as olive cultivation and the production of olive oil were significant industries in many parts of Italy. In fact, some historical records suggest that the Olivero family held prominent positions in the olive trade and may have been involved in exporting olive oil to other parts of Europe.

One of the earliest known references to the Olivero name can be found in a land registry from the city of Asti, dated 1236. The document mentions a certain "Guglielmo Olivero," who owned several olive groves in the surrounding areas.

The name also appears in various medieval manuscripts and records from the regions of Liguria and Tuscany, where olive cultivation was particularly prevalent. For instance, a 14th-century chronicle from the city of Genoa mentions a "Giovanni Olivero," who was a respected merchant and trader of olive oil.

As the Olivero family spread across Italy and beyond, the name underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Olivieri, Oliviero, and Oliveri. Some of these variations can be attributed to regional dialects and linguistic influences.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the surname Olivero. One such figure was Domenico Olivero (1679-1743), a renowned painter from the city of Turin, who was known for his religious and historical works. Another was Antonio Olivero (1824-1897), a prominent Italian author and journalist who wrote extensively on social and political issues of his time.

In the 20th century, the Olivero name gained recognition through the accomplishments of individuals like Ernesto Olivero (1912-1988), a celebrated Italian film director and screenwriter, and Giovanni Olivero (1936-2016), a renowned Italian opera singer and celebrated tenor.

While the Olivero surname is most commonly associated with Italy, it has also been carried by individuals of Italian descent in various parts of the world, including the Americas and Australia, where Italian immigrants settled and established new roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Olivero

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

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

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