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

Speranza, 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 Speranza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Speranza in America

Speranza is the 19257th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Speranza surname appeared 1,408 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 Speranza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Speranza 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 Speranza

The surname Speranza is of Italian origin, having its roots in the Italian word "speranza," which means "hope" or "expectation." This surname likely emerged during the Middle Ages in various regions of Italy, such as Tuscany, Lazio, and Campania.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Speranza can be traced back to the 13th century in Italian historical records and documents. One notable example is Giacomo Speranza, a merchant from Florence who was mentioned in a trade register dated 1278.

In the 14th century, the Speranza name gained prominence with the rise of the Speranza family, a noble clan from the city of Siena. This family played a significant role in the political and cultural affairs of Siena during the Renaissance period.

The Speranza surname can also be found in historical records related to the Papal States. In the 16th century, a certain Giulio Speranza served as a papal secretary under Pope Clement VIII, demonstrating the family's influence within the Catholic Church during that time.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Speranza was Bartolomeo Speranza, a renowned Renaissance painter from Bologna, who lived between 1490 and 1550. His works adorned numerous churches and palaces across Italy, showcasing the artistic talents associated with this surname.

In the 17th century, the Speranza name gained further recognition with Giovanni Battista Speranza (1599-1672), a celebrated Italian architect and engineer. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in Rome, including the Church of Sant'Andrea delle Fratte.

Another prominent figure with the Speranza surname was Cesare Speranza (1762-1835), an Italian playwright and poet from Naples. His literary works, including tragedies and comedies, earned him widespread acclaim during the 18th and early 19th centuries.

In the 19th century, the name Speranza was associated with Giuseppe Speranza (1820-1892), an Italian politician and journalist who played a significant role in the Risorgimento movement, which ultimately led to the unification of Italy.

The surname Speranza has also been linked to several places and locations in Italy, such as the town of Speranza in the province of Frosinone, Lazio. Additionally, variations in spelling, such as Speranzi and Speranzini, have been observed throughout different regions of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Speranza

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

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

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