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

Oppedisano, 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 Oppedisano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oppedisano in America

Oppedisano is the 38948th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oppedisano surname appeared 566 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 Oppedisano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oppedisano 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 Oppedisano

The surname OPPEDISANO is of Italian origin, specifically from the southern region of Campania. It is believed to have derived from the Italian words "oppio" meaning "opium" and "disano" which is a variation of the Italian word for "healthy."

The earliest recorded reference to this surname dates back to the 16th century, when it appeared in local records and manuscripts from the town of Salerno, Campania. During this period, the surname was often spelled as "Oppedissano" or "Oppedissani."

One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Giovanni Oppedisano, born in Salerno in 1567. He was a local merchant and landowner, and his name appears in several property records from the late 16th century.

Another notable individual with this surname was Tomasso Oppedisano, born in Salerno in 1612. He was a renowned physician and herbalist, and is credited with introducing the use of opium-based medications in the treatment of various ailments.

In the 18th century, the Oppedisano family had established itself as a prominent clan in the region of Campania. One of the most notable members from this period was Domenico Oppedisano, born in Salerno in 1734. He was a respected lawyer and judge, and served as a magistrate in the Neapolitan court system.

As the Oppedisano family spread across Italy, the surname evolved into different variations, such as "Oppedisani" and "Oppedisana." One notable bearer of the latter variation was Maria Oppedisana, born in Naples in 1801. She was a celebrated opera singer and performed in many of the major theaters across Europe.

Another significant figure with this surname was Giuseppe Oppedisano, born in Salerno in 1845. He was a prominent politician and served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the late 19th century, representing the region of Campania.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oppedisano

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

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

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