Oneto last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Oneto

An uncommon Italian surname of uncertain origin, perhaps denoting a unique or singular family line.

Oneto, 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 Oneto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oneto in America

Oneto is the 47429th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oneto surname appeared 447 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 Oneto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oneto 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.

2010 2000 Change (%)
Rank 47429 46944 1.03%
Count 447 426 4.81%
Proportion per 100k 0.15 0.16 -6.45%

The history of the last name Oneto

The surname Oneto originated in the northern Italian region of Liguria, specifically in the towns and villages around Genoa. The name can be traced back to the 13th century, derived from the Medieval Latin name "Honetus" or "Honitus," which itself evolved from the Latin word "honestus," meaning virtuous or honorable.

One of the earliest documented instances of the Oneto name appears in a 1295 chronicle from the city of Genoa, which mentions a certain "Nicolaus Honetus." Over the following centuries, various spellings of the name emerged, including Oneto, Honeto, and Honitus.

The Oneto family played a significant role in the history of Genoa and the surrounding region. In the 14th century, records show an Oberto Oneto who served as a magistrate in the city's government. Later, in the 16th century, a Stefano Oneto was a prominent merchant and trader, known for his extensive business ventures throughout the Mediterranean.

Beyond Liguria, the Oneto name also made its mark in other parts of Italy. In the 17th century, a Genoese nobleman named Giacomo Oneto relocated to Naples, where his descendants became influential members of the local aristocracy. One notable figure from this branch of the family was Niccolò Oneto (1675-1738), a renowned architect who designed several churches and palaces in Naples.

The Oneto surname also found its way to other parts of Europe and the Americas through migration and immigration. In the late 19th century, a number of Onetos left Italy and settled in Argentina, where they established successful businesses and communities. One of these immigrants, Giuseppe Oneto (1855-1923), became a prominent figure in the wine industry, founding one of the country's first large-scale wineries.

Throughout its history, the Oneto name has been associated with various occupations and fields, including law, commerce, architecture, and winemaking. While not as widely known as some other Italian surnames, it has left its mark on the cultural and historical fabric of several regions, particularly in its native Liguria and the broader Mediterranean region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oneto

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

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 Oneto was:

Race/Ethnicity Percentage Total Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only 79.64% 356
Non-Hispanic Black Only (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only 1.12% 5
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native 0.00% 0
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races (S)% (S)
Hispanic Origin 18.34% 82

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 Oneto has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

2010 2000 Change (%)
White 79.64% 85.45% -7.04%
Black (S)% (S)% (S)%
Asian and Pacific Islander 1.12% (S)% (S)%
American Indian and Alaskan Native 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Two or More Races (S)% 1.41% (S)%
Hispanic 18.34% 12.68% 36.49%

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

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