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

Ursitti, 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 Ursitti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ursitti in America

Ursitti is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ursitti surname appeared 228 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 Ursitti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ursitti 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 Ursitti

The surname "URSITTI" finds its origins in Italy, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "ursus," meaning "bear," suggesting a possible connection to a forefather's occupation or physical characteristics resembling a bear.

The earliest known records of the URSITTI name can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Abruzzo, located in central Italy. During this period, the name appeared in various local records and manuscripts, often associated with families residing in the rural areas surrounding the town of Sulmona.

One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the URSITTI name was Pietro Ursitti, a landowner and farmer who lived in the village of Pratola Peligna in the late 13th century. His name is mentioned in a land deed dated 1287, which details the transfer of a parcel of land to his eldest son, Giovanni.

In the 15th century, the URSITTI name gained prominence in the city of L'Aquila, where several members of the family held influential positions within the local government and ecclesiastical hierarchy. Notably, Nicola Ursitti (1428-1492) served as a respected jurist and advisor to the city's council, contributing to the drafting of important legal codes and statutes.

During the Renaissance period, the URSITTI family produced several notable figures in the arts and sciences. Antonio Ursitti (1504-1572), a renowned painter from the town of Castelli, gained recognition for his religious works adorning various churches throughout the region. His contemporary, Vincenzo Ursitti (1515-1588), was a respected philosopher and mathematician who authored several treatises on geometry and natural philosophy.

In the 17th century, the URSITTI name found its way into the annals of military history. Captain Ettore Ursitti (1620-1689) was a valiant soldier who fought alongside the Venetian forces during the Cretan War against the Ottoman Empire. His bravery and leadership on the battlefield earned him the respect of his peers and a place in the chronicles of the time.

As the centuries passed, the URSITTI name continued to be represented across various professions and walks of life. Girolamo Ursitti (1745-1823) was a celebrated architect who designed several notable buildings in the city of Naples, while Emilia Ursitti (1801-1879) was a respected educator and advocate for women's rights, contributing to the establishment of one of the first schools for girls in her native town of Sulmona.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ursitti

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

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

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