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

Privitera, 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 Privitera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Privitera in America

Privitera is the 26727th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Privitera surname appeared 911 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 Privitera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Privitera 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 Privitera

The surname Privitera originated in Sicily, Italy, during the Middle Ages. It derives from the Latin word "privatus," meaning "private" or "personal." The name likely referred to someone who held a private office or position within the local community or government.

The earliest recorded instances of the Privitera surname can be found in documents dating back to the 13th century in the Sicilian town of Palermo. During this time, the name was often spelled variations such as Priviterra, Privitieri, and Privitiero.

In the 14th century, a notable Privitera family resided in the town of Monreale, near Palermo. Historical records mention a Guglielmo Privitera, who served as a magistrate in Monreale in the late 1300s.

The Privitera name is also closely associated with the town of Misilmeri, located about 20 kilometers from Palermo. Several notable individuals with the Privitera surname hailed from this area, including Antonio Privitera (1610-1688), a renowned sculptor who contributed to the artistic embellishment of churches in Misilmeri and surrounding towns.

Another prominent figure was Vincenzo Privitera (1768-1842), a priest and philosopher from Misilmeri who wrote extensively on religious and moral topics. His works, such as "Della Morale Filosofia" (On Moral Philosophy), were widely circulated in the early 19th century.

In the late 19th century, Giuseppe Privitera (1835-1908) gained recognition as a politician and statesman. Born in Palermo, he served as a deputy in the Italian Parliament and played a significant role in the unification of Italy.

The Privitera surname continues to be prevalent in Sicily, particularly in the provinces of Palermo, Trapani, and Agrigento. While it has spread to other parts of Italy and the world through immigration, its roots can be traced back to the island's rich medieval history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Privitera

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

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

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