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

Restauro, 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 Restauro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Restauro in America

Restauro is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Restauro surname appeared 125 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 Restauro.

The history of the last name Restauro

The surname Restauro has its origins in Italy, with the earliest records of the name dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "restaurare," which means "to restore" or "to repair." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals who worked in the construction or restoration trades.

One of the earliest known references to the Restauro surname can be found in the archives of the city of Florence, where a record from 1372 mentions a merchant named Giovanni Restauro. This suggests that the name had already gained some prominence in the region by the late medieval period.

In the 15th century, the name appears in several documents from the Republic of Venice, indicating that the Restauro family had established roots in the maritime city-state. One notable figure from this period was Marco Restauro, a renowned shipwright who was responsible for overseeing the construction of several galleys for the Venetian fleet.

As the centuries progressed, the Restauro name spread throughout the Italian peninsula, with branches of the family establishing themselves in various cities and regions. In the 16th century, a member of the Restauro family, Pietro Restauro (1499-1567), gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer, contributing to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Rome.

The 17th century saw the emergence of Giulio Restauro (1621-1688), a renowned painter from Bologna whose works can still be found in churches and galleries throughout Italy. His contemporary, Antonio Restauro (1635-1701), was a respected poet and philosopher who authored several influential works on aesthetics and the theory of art.

In the 18th century, the Restauro name gained further prominence with the rise of Vincenzo Restauro (1742-1819), a prominent lawyer and political figure who played a significant role in the Italian unification movement. He was a staunch advocate for the rights of the people and served as a member of the Napoleonic parliament in Milan.

Throughout its history, the Restauro surname has been associated with a diverse range of professions and accomplishments, from artisans and craftsmen to artists, lawyers, and political figures. While the name may have originated from a connection to the construction and restoration trades, it has since gained a rich and varied legacy that spans centuries of Italian history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Restauro

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

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 Restauro 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.

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

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