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

Battistini, 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 Battistini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Battistini in America

Battistini is the 62359th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Battistini surname appeared 321 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 Battistini.

We can also compare 2010 data for Battistini 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 Battistini

The surname Battistini originates from Italy and is derived from the Italian personal name Battista, which in turn comes from the Latin name Baptista, meaning "baptist" or "one who baptizes." The name first became prominent in the 13th and 14th centuries, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Battistini can be found in the archives of the city of Florence, where a certain Giovanni Battistini was mentioned in a document dated 1327. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the area by the early 14th century.

In the 15th century, a family of Battistini was documented in the town of Perugia, in the region of Umbria. They were known for their involvement in the local wool trade and played a role in the city's political affairs.

During the Renaissance period, the name Battistini was associated with several notable figures. One of the most prominent was Girolamo Battistini (1516-1589), a renowned architect from the city of Foligno, who designed several churches and palaces in the Umbrian region.

Another notable individual was Francesco Battistini (1604-1675), a Jesuit priest and theologian from Bologna. He authored several influential works on theology and was considered a leading figure in the Catholic intellectual circles of his time.

In the 18th century, the Battistini family from Siena produced a number of accomplished artists and scholars. The most famous among them was Giovanni Battistini (1737-1799), a painter known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in churches and museums throughout Italy.

Moving into the 19th century, the name Battistini was associated with several notable individuals in the field of music. One example is Jacopo Battistini (1818-1886), an Italian opera singer and composer who performed in some of the most prestigious opera houses in Europe.

Another notable figure was Mattia Battistini (1856-1928), a celebrated operatic baritone from Rome. He was renowned for his interpretations of roles in operas by Verdi, Puccini, and other Italian composers, and performed at the Metropolitan Opera in New York and other major venues around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Battistini

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

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

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