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

Addotta, 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 Addotta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Addotta in America

Addotta is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Addotta surname appeared 160 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 Addotta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Addotta 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 Addotta

The surname Addotta has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Sicily. The name is believed to have emerged in the early 13th century, during the period when Sicily was under the rule of the Normans.

Addotta is derived from the Italian word "addotto," which means "brought" or "introduced." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who had relocated or immigrated to a particular area, perhaps from another part of Italy or even from abroad.

One of the earliest known records of the Addotta surname can be found in the Libro Rosso di Palermo, a historical manuscript dating back to the 14th century. This document contains numerous references to individuals with the surname Addotta, indicating that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals bearing the Addotta surname emerged. One such figure was Giovanni Addotta, a renowned painter and sculptor who lived in Palermo from 1460 to 1527. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Sicily.

In the 17th century, the Addotta family played a significant role in the political and social landscape of Messina, a city on the northeastern coast of Sicily. Vincenzo Addotta (1625-1693) served as a magistrate and was highly respected for his commitment to justice and his dedication to the city's affairs.

Another prominent individual with the Addotta surname was Giulio Addotta (1710-1788), a scholar and philosopher from Catania. He authored several treatises on natural philosophy and was a member of the prestigious Accademia dei Gorgoni, a literary and scientific society in Catania.

The Addotta surname also appears in historical records from the island of Malta, which has close cultural ties with Sicily. One notable figure was Saverio Addotta (1825-1891), a Maltese architect who designed several iconic buildings in Valletta, including the Palazzo Addotta, which still stands today.

Throughout its history, the Addotta surname has been associated with various professions and achievements, from the arts and politics to academia and architecture. While its origins can be traced back to Sicily, the name has since spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, carried by generations of individuals who have contributed to the rich cultural tapestry of their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Addotta

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

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

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