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

Verdone, 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 Verdone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Verdone in America

Verdone is the 39004th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Verdone surname appeared 565 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 Verdone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Verdone 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 Verdone

The surname VERDONE is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "verde," meaning green, and is believed to have been initially an occupational surname given to individuals involved in agricultural activities or those residing near lush, green landscapes.

The earliest known records of the VERDONE surname can be found in various Italian documents and archives from the 13th and 14th centuries. One of the earliest recorded instances is found in the historic Codice Diplomatico Padovano, a collection of documents from the city of Padua, where a "Petrus Verdone" is mentioned in the year 1246.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the records of the Florentine Republic, with a notable figure, Giovanni Verdone (1425-1492), a renowned merchant and banker who played a significant role in the city's economic affairs.

The VERDONE surname has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure is the Italian actor and filmmaker Carlo Verdone, born in 1950, who has made significant contributions to Italian cinema with his comedic works and social satires.

Another notable bearer of the VERDONE surname is Girolamo Verdone (1573-1634), an Italian architect and engineer who is credited with the design and construction of several iconic structures in Naples, including the Basilica of Santa Maria della Sanità.

In the 18th century, the VERDONE name gained prominence with the birth of Vincenzo Verdone (1721-1789), an Italian composer and violinist who served as the Kapellmeister at the court of the Elector Palatine in Mannheim, Germany.

The VERDONE surname can also be traced to the small town of Verdone, located in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. It is believed that some families may have adopted the name as a reference to their place of origin or residence.

Throughout its history, the VERDONE surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Verdoni, Verdon, and Verdun, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Verdone

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

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

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