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

Siravo, 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 Siravo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Siravo in America

Siravo is the 42030th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Siravo surname appeared 517 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 Siravo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Siravo 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 Siravo

The surname SIRAVO is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the regions of Campania and Calabria during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "serus," meaning "late" or "delayed," possibly referring to someone who was born late or arrived late to a particular location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SIRAVO name can be found in a 14th-century document from the town of Amalfi, where a certain Nicola Siravo was mentioned as a merchant involved in the local silk trade. Another early reference comes from a 15th-century census record in Cosenza, Calabria, which lists a family with the surname Siravo residing in the city.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the SIRAVO name was Antonio Siravo (1467-1521), a renowned painter from Naples who was commissioned to create frescoes for several churches and noble residences in the city. His works can still be admired today, showcasing the artistic talent that ran in his family lineage.

In the 17th century, a branch of the SIRAVO family migrated to Sicily, where they established themselves in the city of Palermo. One of their descendants, Giuseppe Siravo (1679-1752), became a respected scholar and author, publishing several treatises on philosophy and theology that were widely circulated throughout Europe.

As the centuries progressed, the SIRAVO name continued to spread across Italy and beyond. In the late 19th century, Giovanni Siravo (1845-1912), a native of Cosenza, made a name for himself as a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist, founding several businesses and donating generously to local charities and educational institutions.

Another notable figure was Maria Siravo (1903-1987), a celebrated opera singer from Naples who performed on some of the most prestigious stages in Italy and abroad, captivating audiences with her powerful soprano voice and remarkable stage presence.

While the SIRAVO surname may not be among the most common in Italy, its rich history and the accomplishments of its bearers have left an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of the country and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Siravo

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

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

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