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

Sperandio, 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 Sperandio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sperandio in America

Sperandio is the 76275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sperandio surname appeared 252 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 Sperandio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sperandio 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 Sperandio

The surname SPERANDIO is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Milan and Venice, during the late medieval and early Renaissance periods.

The name SPERANDIO is derived from the Italian word "speranza," which means "hope" or "expectation." It is believed to have originated as a nickname or a descriptive name given to individuals who were known for their optimistic and hopeful demeanor or those who were eagerly anticipated or awaited.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname SPERANDIO can be found in the historical records of the city of Milan, dating back to the 13th century. In a manuscript from 1267, a certain Guglielmo SPERANDIO is mentioned as a prominent merchant and landowner in the region.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the name SPERANDIO gained prominence in the artistic circles of northern Italy. A notable bearer of this surname was Andrea SPERANDIO, a renowned Italian Renaissance goldsmith and medalist born in Mantua around 1425. His exquisite works, including medals and portrait busts, were highly sought after by noble patrons and collectors.

In the 16th century, the SPERANDIO family established itself in the Republic of Venice, where they played an influential role in the city's maritime and trading activities. One of the most prominent figures from this lineage was Marco SPERANDIO, a Venetian merchant and explorer born in 1522, who led several expeditions to the East and contributed to the expansion of Venice's trade networks.

Another notable individual bearing the SPERANDIO surname was Francesco SPERANDIO, a 17th-century architect and engineer from Milan. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable churches and public buildings in the city, including the Chiesa di San Fedele and the Palazzo Litta.

In the realm of literature, the name SPERANDIO is associated with the Italian poet and playwright, Giovanni Battista SPERANDIO, who lived in the late 18th century. His works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, were widely acclaimed during his time.

Throughout the centuries, the SPERANDIO surname has been present in various regions of Italy, with variations in spelling, such as SPERANDEI, SPERANDELLI, and SPERANDINI, reflecting the local dialects and linguistic traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sperandio

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

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

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