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

Sivori, 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 Sivori surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sivori in America

Sivori is the 89069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sivori surname appeared 208 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 Sivori.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sivori 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 Sivori

The surname Sivori is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the northern regions of Italy, particularly the area around Genoa. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "silva," meaning "forest" or "woodland," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have resided near or worked in forested areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sivori name can be found in the historical records of the Republic of Genoa, dating back to the 13th century. These records mention a family with the surname Sivori who held prominent positions within the city's maritime trade and commerce.

During the Renaissance period, the Sivori name gained recognition through the works of Camillo Sivori, a renowned Italian violinist and composer born in 1815. His virtuosic performances and compositions contributed significantly to the development of violin technique and repertoire in the 19th century.

Another notable figure bearing the Sivori surname was Giuseppe Sivori, an Italian painter and engraver active in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He was known for his skillful portraiture and religious works, which adorned many churches and galleries throughout Italy.

In the literary realm, the name Sivori is associated with Emilio Sivori, an Argentine writer and journalist born in 1880. He was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of Buenos Aires, and his works explored themes of social commentary and political satire.

The Sivori name also has connections to the world of sports, with Alberto Sivori, an Argentine footballer who played for notable clubs like Juventus and River Plate in the 1950s and 1960s. His exceptional skills on the field earned him a place in the history of Argentine football.

While the Sivori surname may not have been as widely documented in historical records as some other Italian surnames, its presence across various fields and time periods highlights its enduring legacy and the diverse contributions made by individuals bearing this name throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sivori

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

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

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