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

Udasco, 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 Udasco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Udasco in America

Udasco is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Udasco surname appeared 127 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 Udasco.

The history of the last name Udasco

The surname UDASCO originated in the northern Italian region of Liguria, specifically in the province of Imperia, during the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "urso," meaning "bear," combined with the suffix "-asco," indicating a place of origin or a location associated with bears. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person residing in an area inhabited by bears or known for bear-related activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname UDASCO can be found in the municipal archives of the town of Dolcedo, dating back to 1498. In these records, a certain Giovanni Udasco is mentioned as a landowner and a respected member of the local community. Another notable mention is in a document from 1521, which refers to a Bartolomeo Udasco, a merchant involved in the trade of olive oil and wine between the coastal towns of Liguria and the neighboring regions.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the UDASCO family expanded their presence throughout the province of Imperia and the surrounding areas. Historical records from this period include several members of the UDASCO family holding positions of prominence, such as local magistrates, notaries, and clergy. One notable figure was Fra Giacomo Udasco (1568-1642), a Franciscan friar renowned for his charitable works and his dedication to education.

In the 18th century, the UDASCO surname began to spread beyond the borders of Liguria. Records show that a branch of the family settled in the nearby region of Piedmont, particularly in the city of Turin. One prominent individual from this period was Emanuele Udasco (1712-1784), a respected lawyer and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Royal Court of Turin.

As the UDASCO family continued to expand and migrate, their name also evolved, with various spelling variations emerging. In the 19th century, some members adopted the spelling "Udaspo," which can be found in historical documents from the city of Genoa. One notable figure from this era was Giuseppe Udaspo (1825-1892), a successful merchant and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the development of Genoa's port infrastructure.

Other notable individuals bearing the UDASCO surname throughout history include Francesca Udasco (1879-1962), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Italy; Antonio Udasco (1901-1981), a renowned artist and sculptor whose works can be found in several museums across Italy; and Luca Udasco (1935-2018), a respected journalist and author who wrote extensively on the history and culture of the Ligurian region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Udasco

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

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 Udasco 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.

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

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