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

Verrastro, 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 Verrastro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Verrastro in America

Verrastro is the 47429th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Verrastro surname appeared 447 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 Verrastro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Verrastro 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 Verrastro

The surname Verrastro is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Calabria.

The name Verrastro is derived from the Italian word "verro," which means "boar" or "wild boar." This suggests that the name might have been initially associated with someone who either hunted boars or lived in an area where these animals were abundant.

In the 13th century, there are records of the Verrastro family residing in the town of Salerno, located in the Campania region. The family's name appeared in several municipal records and land deeds from that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Verrastro can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Salernitano," a collection of historical documents from the city of Salerno, dated around 1280. This document mentions a certain Giacomo Verrastro, who was a landowner in the area.

In the 15th century, the Verrastro family gained prominence in the city of Cosenza, located in the Calabria region. During this period, a notable member of the family, Girolamo Verrastro (1450-1512), served as a high-ranking official in the local government and was known for his contributions to the city's infrastructure and cultural development.

Another prominent figure with the surname Verrastro was Antonio Verrastro (1555-1628), a renowned painter from Naples. His works, which depicted religious and mythological scenes, can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, the Verrastro family expanded its influence to the island of Sicily. One notable member was Vincenzo Verrastro (1720-1789), a successful merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the economic growth of the city of Palermo.

Over the centuries, the Verrastro surname has also been associated with several place names in Italy, such as the town of Verrastro in the province of Salerno and the Verrastro Valley, located in the Calabrian Apennine Mountains.

While the surname Verrastro is not as widespread as some other Italian surnames, it continues to carry a rich historical legacy, deeply rooted in the regions of southern Italy and associated with individuals who have made notable contributions in various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Verrastro

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

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

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