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

Abbattista, 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 Abbattista surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abbattista in America

Abbattista is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abbattista surname appeared 118 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 Abbattista.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abbattista 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 Abbattista

The surname Abbattista originated in Italy during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Italian words "abbattere" meaning "to overthrow" or "to knock down", and the suffix "-ista" which denotes an occupation or profession. Together, the name can be interpreted as "one who overthrows" or "one who demolishes".

One of the earliest known references to the name Abbattista can be found in the records of the city of Genoa, dating back to the 14th century. The name appears to have been particularly common in the regions of Liguria and Piedmont, where it may have been associated with professions such as demolition, construction, or military service.

During the Renaissance period, the name Abbattista gained prominence in various Italian city-states. In the late 15th century, a merchant named Giovanni Abbattista (1457-1523) from Florence is recorded as having established trade routes with the Ottoman Empire and the Levant region.

Another notable figure was Battista Abbattista (1504-1587), a skilled architect and military engineer from Verona. He was commissioned by the Republic of Venice to design and oversee the construction of several fortifications along the city's defensive walls.

In the 17th century, a painter named Giulio Abbattista (1624-1701) from Naples gained recognition for his religious works and frescoes adorning many churches across southern Italy.

Moving into the 18th century, a prominent figure was Antonio Abbattista (1718-1792), a philosopher and writer from Turin. He was known for his critical essays on the Enlightenment and his advocacy for social and political reforms.

During the Italian unification movement of the 19th century, a revolutionary named Giuseppe Abbattista (1825-1898) from Milan played a significant role in the struggle for independence and the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy.

While the surname Abbattista is not as widespread as some other Italian names, it has persisted throughout the centuries and continues to be present in various regions of Italy today. Its unique meaning and historical significance make it a fascinating example of the rich cultural heritage reflected in Italian surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abbattista

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

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

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