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

Organista, 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 Organista surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Organista in America

Organista is the 42720th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Organista surname appeared 507 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 Organista.

We can also compare 2010 data for Organista 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 Organista

The surname ORGANISTA has its roots in Italy, tracing back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "organista," which means "organist" or "organ player." This occupational name was likely given to individuals who played the organ in churches or other religious institutions.

In the early days, the ORGANISTA surname was predominantly found in regions of central and northern Italy, particularly in cities like Rome, Florence, and Milan. These areas were known for their rich musical traditions and the presence of skilled organ players in churches and cathedrals.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ORGANISTA surname can be found in a document from the city of Siena, dated 1472, which mentions a certain "Giovanni Organista." This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 15th century.

Another notable reference to the ORGANISTA surname comes from a 16th-century manuscript in the Vatican archives, which lists several individuals with this surname who were employed as organists in various churches and monasteries throughout Italy.

During the Renaissance period, the ORGANISTA name gained prominence as the art of organ playing and music composition flourished in Italy. One of the most renowned figures with this surname was Gioseffo Organista, a composer and organist who lived in Rome between 1540 and 1610. His compositions for the organ and other sacred works were highly regarded in his time.

In the 17th century, the ORGANISTA surname spread beyond Italy's borders, with some individuals bearing this name migrating to other parts of Europe. For instance, records show that a man named Pietro Organista settled in Spain in the early 1600s and worked as an organist in a church in Seville.

Another notable figure with the ORGANISTA surname was Domenico Organista, an Italian composer and organist who lived from 1598 to 1674. He was renowned for his skill in improvising and his contributions to the development of organ music in the Baroque era.

As the centuries progressed, the ORGANISTA surname continued to be associated with the art of organ playing and music, with many individuals bearing this name pursuing careers as organists, composers, and musicians. The name also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Organista

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

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

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