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

Battilana, 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 Battilana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Battilana in America

Battilana is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Battilana surname appeared 130 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 Battilana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Battilana 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 Battilana

The surname Battilana is of Italian origin, originating in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Turin and Genoa. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "batti," meaning "to beat" or "to strike," and "lana," referring to wool or woolen cloth.

The earliest recorded mention of the name Battilana can be traced back to the 13th century in documents from the city of Genoa, where it is believed to have referred to individuals involved in the wool trade or textile industry. The name may have been given to those who were responsible for beating or striking the wool during the manufacturing process.

In the 14th century, records from the city of Turin mention a family with the surname Battilana, suggesting that the name had spread to other parts of northern Italy. One notable figure from this period was Giovanni Battilana (1325-1392), a wealthy merchant who owned several wool mills in the region.

During the Renaissance period, the name Battilana gained prominence in the arts and literature. Francesco Battilana (1490-1559) was a renowned painter from Genoa, known for his religious frescoes and altarpieces. His works can still be found in various churches and museums in Italy.

In the 17th century, the Battilana family established itself in the city of Venice, where they were involved in the silk trade. Andrea Battilana (1625-1698) was a prominent silk merchant and philanthropist, who donated a significant portion of his wealth to the construction of churches and hospitals in Venice.

Another notable figure with the surname Battilana was Carlo Battilana (1745-1820), an Italian playwright and librettist who wrote several operas and comedies during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His works were performed in various theaters across Italy and gained him widespread recognition.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Battilana has been associated with various professions and industries, ranging from textile manufacturing to the arts and commerce. While the name may have originated from a specific occupation, it has since become a widely recognized Italian surname, carried by families across different regions of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Battilana

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

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

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