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

Velardi, 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 Velardi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Velardi in America

Velardi is the 37792nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Velardi surname appeared 588 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 Velardi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Velardi 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 Velardi

The surname VELARDI is of Italian origin, stemming from the region of Campania in southern Italy. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, with records dating back as far as the 12th century.

The name is thought to be derived from the Latin word "velaris," which means "veil" or "curtain." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a profession or trade related to the production or sale of veils or curtains.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VELARDI can be found in a document from the city of Naples in 1237, where a certain Guglielmo Velardi is mentioned as a landowner. This indicates that the name had already established itself among the local nobility or upper classes by that time.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Antonio Velardi (1450-1528) was a renowned scholar and humanist from the town of Nola, near Naples. He was highly respected for his contributions to classical literature and philosophy, and his works were widely circulated throughout Europe.

Another prominent individual with the surname VELARDI was Girolamo Velardi (1675-1745), a Neapolitan painter known for his religious works and frescoes adorning several churches in and around Naples. His artistic talents were highly sought after by the local nobility and clergy.

During the Renaissance period, the VELARDI name was also associated with the town of Velardi, located in the province of Salerno, Campania. This suggests that the name may have originated as a toponym, referring to individuals who hailed from this particular town or region.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Gaetano Velardi (1718-1789) was a highly regarded mathematician and astronomer from Naples. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and was a member of the prestigious Accademia delle Scienze in Naples.

Another prominent individual with the surname VELARDI was Francesco Velardi (1801-1876), a Neapolitan politician and statesman who played a key role in the Italian unification movement. He served as a member of the Neapolitan parliament and was a staunch supporter of the Risorgimento, the campaign for Italian independence and unity.

Throughout its history, the surname VELARDI has been associated with various professions, from scholars and artists to politicians and scientists. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Italy, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through Italian immigration to countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Velardi

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

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

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