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

Prestigiacomo, 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 Prestigiacomo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Prestigiacomo in America

Prestigiacomo is the 36585th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Prestigiacomo surname appeared 611 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 Prestigiacomo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Prestigiacomo 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 Prestigiacomo

The surname Prestigiacomo originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Sicily and Calabria. It is derived from the Italian words "prestigio," meaning prestige or fame, and "como," a variation of the Italian word "come" or "as." The name likely emerged during the medieval period, potentially referring to an individual or family who had achieved a level of prominence or renown within their community.

One of the earliest known references to the Prestigiacomo surname can be found in historical records from the 16th century in the town of Palermo, Sicily. These records document a family bearing this name residing in the region during that time.

In the 17th century, the name Prestigiacomo appeared in various ecclesiastical documents from the Diocese of Reggio Calabria, indicating the presence of individuals with this surname in that area of southern Italy.

During the 18th century, several noteworthy individuals carried the Prestigiacomo surname. One such figure was Antonio Prestigiacomo, a renowned painter and artist from Palermo, born in 1718, whose works adorned numerous churches and noble residences throughout Sicily.

In the 19th century, the Prestigiacomo family expanded its presence to other parts of Italy. Records show a Giuseppe Prestigiacomo, born in 1822 in Messina, Sicily, who later became a prominent merchant and trader, contributing to the economic development of the region.

Another notable figure was Vincenzo Prestigiacomo, a lawyer and politician from Calabria, born in 1856. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in advocating for the rights and welfare of the southern Italian regions.

As the centuries progressed, the Prestigiacomo surname continued to be found in various regions of Italy, with individuals from this lineage making significant contributions in fields such as art, commerce, law, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Prestigiacomo

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

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

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