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

Posso, 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 Posso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Posso in America

Posso is the 50564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Posso surname appeared 413 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 Posso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Posso 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 Posso

The surname "POSSO" is of Italian origin and can be traced back to the 14th century. The name likely derived from the Italian word "posso," which means "I can" or "I am able to." This suggests that the surname may have been given to someone who was particularly capable or skilled in a certain craft or profession.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "POSSO" can be found in a document from the city of Florence, dated 1367. This document mentions a certain Giovanni Posso, a respected artisan who specialized in the production of fine textiles.

During the Renaissance period, the name "POSSO" appeared in several historical records from northern Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. For example, a Francesco Posso was listed as a prominent merchant in the city of Bologna in the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname "POSSO" was Pietro Posso, a skilled architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in and around Milan. He lived from approximately 1510 to 1588.

Another individual of note was Maria Posso, a renowned painter from the city of Parma, who was active during the early 17th century. Her works, which often depicted religious scenes and portraits, can still be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, a certain Giacomo Posso gained recognition as a respected scholar and author. Born in Venice in 1712, he wrote extensively on topics such as philosophy, literature, and the arts. His most famous work, "Discorsi sulla Bellezza" (Discourses on Beauty), was published in 1765 and widely acclaimed for its insightful analysis of aesthetics.

Another notable figure was Antonio Posso, a celebrated opera singer from Naples who lived between 1785 and 1861. He performed in many of the most prestigious opera houses across Europe, including La Scala in Milan and the Teatro di San Carlo in his hometown of Naples.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Posso

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

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

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