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

Rospigliosi, 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 Rospigliosi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rospigliosi in America

Rospigliosi is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rospigliosi surname appeared 101 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 Rospigliosi.

The history of the last name Rospigliosi

The surname Rospigliosi is of Italian origin, specifically from the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have originated as a topographic name, derived from the Italian word "rospiglio," which refers to a thicket or dense patch of bushes or shrubs. This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near or was associated with such a location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Rospigliosi name dates back to the 14th century, appearing in historical records from the city of Pistoia in Tuscany. The name is also found in records from the nearby towns of Prato and Florence during this time period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Rospigliosi name was Giulio Rospigliosi, who was born in Pistoia in 1600 and later became Pope Clement IX from 1667 to 1669. He played a significant role in the peace negotiations that led to the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle in 1668, ending the War of Devolution between France and Spain.

Another prominent individual with the Rospigliosi surname was Giacomo Rospigliosi, an Italian painter and architect who lived from 1667 to 1723. He was responsible for designing the Palazzo Rospigliosi in Rome, which is now home to the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica.

In the 18th century, Felice Rospigliosi, born in 1709 in Pistoia, was a renowned Italian composer and organist. He is best known for his operas and sacred works, including the oratorio "La caduta di Gerico" (The Fall of Jericho).

Another notable figure was Giuseppe Rospigliosi, an Italian politician and diplomat who lived from 1833 to 1900. He served as the Italian ambassador to various countries, including France and Spain, and played a significant role in Italian foreign policy during the late 19th century.

While the Rospigliosi name has its roots in Tuscany, it has also been found in historical records from other parts of Italy, such as Rome and Naples, suggesting that the family may have migrated or established branches in other regions over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rospigliosi

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

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

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