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

Ottaviano, 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 Ottaviano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ottaviano in America

Ottaviano is the 24466th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ottaviano surname appeared 1,023 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 Ottaviano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ottaviano 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 Ottaviano

The surname Ottaviano originated in Italy, tracing its roots back to the ancient Roman era. It derived from the Latin name "Octavianus," which was related to the numeral "octavus," meaning "eighth." This name was initially bestowed upon individuals who were the eighth-born child in their family.

During the Roman period, the name Octavianus was prominently associated with the first Roman emperor, Gaius Octavius, later known as Augustus. He was born Gaius Octavius in 63 BC and became the founder of the Roman Empire after the fall of the Roman Republic.

As the Roman Empire expanded across Europe, the name Octavianus and its variants, including Ottaviano, spread to various regions under Roman influence. It became particularly prevalent in Italy, where it evolved into the modern surname Ottaviano.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname Ottaviano can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval charters from the Monastery of La Cava near Salerno, Italy. This codex contains records dating back to the 9th century, mentioning individuals with the surname Ottaviano.

In the 13th century, Ottaviano Ubaldini (c. 1214-1273) was a prominent Italian cardinal and diplomat who served as a papal legate and participated in the election of several popes. His involvement in church politics and his influential role during this period demonstrate the historical significance of the Ottaviano name.

Another notable figure was Ottaviano Petrucci (c. 1466-1539), an Italian printer and publisher from Fossombrone. He is credited with inventing the triple impression technique for printing polyphonic music, revolutionizing the music publishing industry during the Renaissance.

In the realm of literature, Ottaviano Mascarino (c. 1520-1584) was an Italian poet and playwright from Palermo, Sicily. He was known for his poetic works and his contributions to the development of Sicilian theater in the 16th century.

The surname Ottaviano was also associated with geographical locations, as evidenced by the existence of places like Ottaviano, a town in the province of Naples, Italy. This town likely derived its name from individuals bearing the Ottaviano surname who resided in or had connections to the area.

Throughout history, the Ottaviano surname has been carried by various individuals across different regions of Italy, reflecting its ancient Roman origins and its enduring presence in Italian culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ottaviano

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

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

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