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

Olivetti, 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 Olivetti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Olivetti in America

Olivetti is the 71478th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Olivetti surname appeared 273 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 Olivetti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Olivetti 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 Olivetti

The surname Olivetti originates from Italy and can be traced back to the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "oliveto," which means "olive grove" or "olive orchard." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who lived near or owned olive groves.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Olivetti can be found in the records of the Florentine Republic in the 14th century. This indicates that the name was present in the region of Tuscany during that time period. Additionally, some historians believe that the name may have also been present in other parts of central and southern Italy, such as Umbria and Campania.

In terms of historical figures bearing the surname Olivetti, one notable individual was Camillo Olivetti (1679-1767), an Italian architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Rome, including the Palazzo Borghese and the Church of San Nicola in Carcere.

Another prominent individual with the Olivetti surname was Adriano Olivetti (1901-1960), an Italian industrialist and entrepreneur who founded the Olivetti company, which became a leading manufacturer of typewriters and office equipment in the 20th century. Adriano Olivetti was also known for his progressive management practices and commitment to employee welfare.

In the realm of literature, Gian Paolo Olivetti (1941-2010) was an Italian novelist and essayist who wrote several acclaimed works, including "La Famiglia Olivetti" (The Olivetti Family), a novel exploring the history and legacy of his family's business empire.

Moving to the world of sports, Giampiero Olivetti (born 1985) is an Italian professional cyclist who has competed in various prestigious cycling events, including the Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a España.

Finally, it is worth mentioning that the name Olivetti has also been associated with certain place names in Italy. For example, the town of Oliveto Citra in the province of Salerno is believed to have derived its name from the presence of olive groves in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Olivetti

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

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

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