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

Abati, 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 Abati surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abati in America

Abati is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abati surname appeared 116 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 Abati.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abati 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 Abati

The surname "ABATI" is of Italian origin, and it is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Latin word "abbas," which means "abbot" or "father superior of a monastery."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "ABATI" can be found in a document from the year 1252, which mentions a certain "Guido Abati" from the town of Siena. This suggests that the name was already established in Tuscany by the 13th century.

During the Renaissance period, the "ABATI" surname gained prominence as several individuals bearing this name achieved distinction in various fields. One notable figure was Pietro Abati (1450-1530), a renowned Italian painter and architect from the town of Modena. He is best known for his frescoes in the Church of San Pietro in Modena.

Another important historical figure with the "ABATI" surname was Niccolò Abati (1512-1571), a Catholic prelate and diplomat who served as the Bishop of Volterra and later as the Apostolic Nuncio to France during the reign of Pope Pius V.

In the 17th century, the "ABATI" name was associated with the Italian composer and music theorist Antonio Abati (1595-1667), who was born in Venetian territory and is known for his compositions in the early Baroque style.

During the 18th century, the "ABATI" surname gained recognition in the field of literature with the writer and philosopher Filippo Abati (1720-1789), who was born in Modena and is celebrated for his philosophical works and his contributions to the Italian Enlightenment.

One of the most famous individuals with the "ABATI" surname was the Italian sculptor and painter Vincenzo Abati (1822-1898), who was born in Modena and is renowned for his marble sculptures, which can be found in various museums and public spaces throughout Italy.

While the "ABATI" surname is primarily associated with Italy, it has also been found in other parts of Europe, likely due to migration patterns. However, the name's roots can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, particularly the region of Tuscany, where it originated and gained prominence over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abati

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

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

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