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

Adatto, 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 Adatto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adatto in America

Adatto is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adatto surname appeared 102 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 Adatto.

The history of the last name Adatto

The surname "ADATTO" is of Italian origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Italian word "adatto," which means "suitable" or "appropriate." It is believed that the name was initially given as a nickname to someone who was considered well-suited or fitting for a particular task or role.

The earliest known records of the surname can be found in medieval documents from various regions of Italy, including Tuscany and Lombardy. In the 13th century, there are mentions of individuals with the surname "Adatto" in local tax records and property deeds.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Pietro Adatto, a merchant from Florence who lived in the late 14th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the lucrative wool trade and had business dealings with other prominent Italian families of the time.

In the 15th century, the surname "Adatto" appeared in the historical records of the city of Siena. A notable figure was Giovanni Adatto, a skilled artisan who specialized in creating intricate wood carvings for churches and noble residences.

During the Renaissance period, the name "Adatto" gained further prominence. In the 16th century, there was a painter named Matteo Adatto who produced several notable works for patrons in Venice and surrounding areas. His most famous painting, "The Adoration of the Magi," can still be seen in a church in Padua.

Another noteworthy figure was Giulia Adatto, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the late 16th century. She was known for her sonnets and literary works, which were widely read and admired by her contemporaries.

In the 17th century, the Adatto family established itself in the region of Calabria, where they owned vast estates and vineyards. One member of the family, Vincenzo Adatto, was a prominent landowner and philanthropist who funded the construction of a hospital in his local town.

Throughout the centuries, the surname "Adatto" has been associated with various professions and occupations, from merchants and artisans to scholars and landowners. While the name may have originated as a nickname, it has become a proud part of Italian heritage and can be found among families throughout the country and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adatto

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

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 Adatto 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.

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

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