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

Botti, 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 Botti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Botti in America

Botti is the 24222nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Botti surname appeared 1,036 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 Botti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Botti 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 Botti

The surname BOTTI is of Italian origin and dates back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the Tuscany region of central Italy, particularly in the city of Florence and its surrounding areas. The name BOTTI is derived from the Italian word "botte," which means "barrel" or "cask."

In the Middle Ages, many surnames were derived from occupations or trades. It is plausible that the name BOTTI was initially assigned to individuals who were involved in the production or transportation of barrels, which were widely used for storing and transporting wine, olive oil, and other goods. Alternatively, the name could have been given as a nickname to someone who had a barrel-like physical appearance or a round, portly figure.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BOTTI can be found in the "Libro d'Oro della Città di Firenze," a historical record of noble families in Florence, dating back to the 14th century. This document mentions several individuals with the surname BOTTI who held prominent positions within the city's guilds and political institutions.

During the Renaissance period, the BOTTI family gained significant influence and wealth in Florence. One notable figure was Giovanni BOTTI (1450-1510), a successful merchant and banker who was closely associated with the powerful Medici family. Another prominent individual was Piero BOTTI (1472-1542), a humanist scholar and diplomat who served as the ambassador of the Florentine Republic to various European courts.

In the 17th century, a branch of the BOTTI family migrated to the island of Corsica, where they established themselves as landowners and played an active role in the island's political affairs. One member, Filippo BOTTI (1620-1685), was a prominent leader during the Corsican Revolution against the Genoese rule.

As the BOTTI surname spread throughout Italy and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Botta, Bottini, and Bottari. One notable figure with a similar surname was Carlo Botta (1766-1837), an Italian historian and philosopher who wrote extensively about the American Revolution and the history of Italy.

Overall, the surname BOTTI has a rich history that can be traced back to medieval Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Florence. It has been associated with various occupations, professions, and notable individuals throughout the centuries, reflecting the diverse and influential nature of Italian surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Botti

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

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

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