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

Binetti, 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 Binetti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Binetti in America

Binetti is the 48800th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Binetti surname appeared 432 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 Binetti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Binetti 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 Binetti

The surname Binetti originates from Italy, specifically the regions of Piedmont and Lombardy, where it first appeared in the late 11th century. The name is derived from the Latin word "binus," meaning "double" or "twin," likely referring to a person who was a twin or was involved in some form of twinning or duplication.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Binetti can be found in a document from 1195, which mentions a certain Guglielmo Binetti, a landowner in the town of Asti, Piedmont. Another early reference is in a census record from 1275, listing a family with the surname Binetti residing in the city of Milan.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name Binetti began to spread to other parts of Italy, particularly in the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany. In 1312, a merchant named Pietro Binetti is mentioned in a trade agreement between the cities of Florence and Siena.

In the 15th century, the Binetti family gained prominence in the city of Bologna, where several members held influential positions in the local government and church. One notable figure was Girolamo Binetti, a Renaissance humanist and scholar who lived from 1450 to 1520.

As the name spread across Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as Binetto, Binetti, and Binetti. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and naming conventions.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the surname Binetti. One such person was Vincenzo Binetti, an Italian painter who lived from 1572 to 1635 and was known for his religious works in churches throughout Rome.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Binetti (1823-1897) was a prominent Italian architect and engineer who designed several landmarks in Turin, including the Mole Antonelliana, a major architectural symbol of the city.

Another notable figure was Camillo Binetti (1879-1957), an Italian diplomat who served as the ambassador to several countries, including the United States, during the first half of the 20th century.

More recently, Sergio Binetti (1928-2005) was an Italian film director and screenwriter who worked on several notable Italian films in the 1960s and 1970s.

While the surname Binetti is relatively uncommon outside of Italy, it has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the rich history and cultural influence of this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Binetti

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

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

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