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

Butto, 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 Butto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Butto in America

Butto is the 71886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Butto surname appeared 271 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 Butto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Butto 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 Butto

The surname BUTTO is of Italian origin, first appearing in records from the 14th century in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to derive from the Italian word "butto," meaning a knob or protuberance, potentially referring to a physical characteristic or occupation.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Giovanni Butto, a merchant from Genoa who lived in the late 1300s. Records show he conducted trade with various Mediterranean ports, further solidifying the name's Italian roots.

In the 15th century, the BUTTO surname is found in several ecclesiastical documents from the region around Milan. Notably, Friar Pietro Butto is mentioned as a respected member of the Franciscan order in 1492.

As the name spread across Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as Buti, Buta, and Bute. These forms can be traced in various municipal records and census documents from the 16th and 17th centuries.

One prominent individual with the BUTTO name was Antonio Butto, a renowned architect from Venice who lived from 1678 to 1744. He is credited with designing several iconic buildings in the city, including the Chiesa di San Stae.

In the 19th century, the BUTTO surname gained recognition outside of Italy when Carlo Butto, an Italian immigrant to Argentina, established one of the first vineyards in the Mendoza region. Born in 1822, he played a pivotal role in the development of the Argentine wine industry.

Another notable figure was Giulia Butto, a celebrated opera singer who graced stages across Europe in the late 19th century. Born in Naples in 1859, her powerful soprano voice earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated following.

While the BUTTO name originated in Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to immigration. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period in northern Italy, where it was likely associated with occupations or physical characteristics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Butto

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

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

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