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

Bottex, 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 Bottex surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bottex in America

Bottex is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bottex surname appeared 108 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 Bottex.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bottex 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 Bottex

The surname BOTTEX originated in Italy, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 12th century in the region of Piedmont. The name is believed to have derived from the Italian word "botte," meaning "cask" or "barrel," suggesting a possible connection to an ancestor's occupation as a barrel maker or cooper.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BOTTEX appears in the 13th-century manuscript "Codice Diplomatico Savigliano," which documents the presence of individuals with this surname in the town of Savigliano, located in the province of Cuneo, Piedmont. This record provides evidence of the name's historical significance in the region.

During the 14th century, the name BOTTEX gained prominence in the nearby city of Turin, where records from the city's archives mention several individuals bearing this surname, including Guglielmo BOTTEX (born around 1320), a notable merchant and landowner.

As the name spread across Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as BOTTEX, BOTTECX, and BOTTEXI, reflecting regional linguistic differences and the evolution of the Italian language over time.

One of the most notable figures with the surname BOTTEX was Antonio BOTTEX (1448-1523), a renowned architect and sculptor from Milan. His contributions to the Renaissance architecture of northern Italy are still celebrated today, with several of his works, including the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio in Milan, standing as testament to his artistic legacy.

Another prominent individual was Giovanni BOTTEX (1565-1631), a Venetian explorer and navigator who accompanied the famous explorer Henry Hudson on his voyages to North America in the early 17th century. BOTTEX's detailed accounts of these expeditions provided valuable insights into the exploration of the New World.

In the 18th century, the BOTTEX name gained recognition in the field of winemaking, with the BOTTEX family of Barolo producing some of the finest wines in the Piedmont region. The BOTTEX Barolo wines were highly sought after by connoisseurs and played a significant role in establishing the region's reputation for exceptional viticulture.

Throughout history, the surname BOTTEX has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, merchants, explorers, and winemakers, reflecting the diverse contributions made by those who bore this name to the cultural and economic fabric of Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bottex

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

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

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