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

Schettino, 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 Schettino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schettino in America

Schettino is the 35622nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schettino surname appeared 631 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 Schettino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schettino 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 Schettino

The surname Schettino originated in Italy, with roots dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Italian word "schettar," meaning to mock or deride. This suggests the name may have been given as a descriptive nickname to someone known for their mocking or derisive behavior.

The earliest known records of the Schettino name can be found in historical documents from the regions of Campania and Lazio in southern Italy. These areas were home to several noble families bearing the name, indicating its presence among the Italian aristocracy.

One notable early mention of the Schettino name is found in the "Libro d'Oro della Nobiltà Napoletana" (Book of Gold of the Neapolitan Nobility), a 16th-century manuscript chronicling noble families in the Kingdom of Naples. This suggests the Schettino lineage had established itself as a prominent family by that time.

In the 17th century, a Schettino family from the town of Gaeta in Lazio gained prominence. Records show that a Giovan Battista Schettino served as a captain in the Papal States' military forces during the Papal-Venetian War of 1644-1649.

Another notable figure was Vincenzo Schettino, a philosopher and theologian born in Naples in 1718. He authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy, gaining recognition throughout Europe for his scholarly contributions.

Moving into the 19th century, Giuseppe Schettino, born in 1824 in Salerno, was a celebrated painter and one of the leading figures of the Neapolitan School of art. His works can be found in prestigious collections across Italy and Europe.

Towards the end of the 19th century, Antonio Schettino, born in 1867 in Caserta, was a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament from 1909 to 1919.

These are just a few examples of individuals who carried the Schettino name throughout history, highlighting its presence across various regions of Italy and its association with notable figures in fields such as the military, academia, arts, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schettino

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

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

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