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

Brancato, 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 Brancato surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brancato in America

Brancato is the 14761st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brancato surname appeared 2,012 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Brancato.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brancato 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 Brancato

The surname Brancato is of Italian origin, deriving from the medieval Italian word "branca" meaning "branch" or "paw." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a prominent nose or someone who lived near a bushy area.

Brancato is most commonly found in southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Sicily, Calabria, and Campania. The name can be traced back to the 13th century, with early records showing variations in spelling such as Brancati, Brancato, and Brancata.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Riccardo Brancato, a Sicilian nobleman who lived in the late 13th century. He was mentioned in several medieval documents related to land disputes and property transactions.

In the 14th century, the Brancato family gained prominence in the city of Palermo, Sicily. Records from this time period mention several members of the family holding influential positions within the local government and Church.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure with the surname Brancato was Giovanni Battista Brancato (1492-1565), a Sicilian painter and architect. He is best known for his work on the Church of San Domenico in Palermo.

Another individual of note was Vincenzo Brancato (1630-1709), a Sicilian poet and playwright. He wrote several works in the Sicilian language, including the comedy "Li Travagghi di Cicciu" (The Troubles of Cicciu).

In the 19th century, a prominent bearer of the name was Giuseppe Brancato (1810-1878), an Italian politician and jurist. He served as a member of the Sicilian Parliament and was instrumental in the unification of Italy.

Across the Atlantic, one of the earliest recorded instances of the Brancato name in the United States was Domenico Brancato, who immigrated from Sicily to New York in the late 19th century. He worked as a laborer and established a family in the city.

Overall, the surname Brancato has a rich history rooted in southern Italy, with various members of the family making significant contributions in fields such as art, literature, law, and politics over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brancato

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

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

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