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

Cacciotti, 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 Cacciotti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cacciotti in America

Cacciotti is the 75069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cacciotti surname appeared 257 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 Cacciotti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cacciotti 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 Cacciotti

The surname Cacciotti is of Italian origin, originating in the central regions of the country during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "cacciatore," meaning "hunter" or "huntsman." The suffix "-otti" was commonly added to surnames in certain regions to indicate a familial or diminutive form.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th century in various municipal records and documents from towns and villages in the regions of Lazio, Umbria, and Tuscany. These areas were known for their hunting traditions, and it is believed that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals or families involved in hunting or forestry professions.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Cacciotti can be found in a 1275 census record from the town of Spoleto in Umbria, where a certain Pietro Cacciotti was listed as a resident. Another early mention is in a 1312 land registry from the city of Siena in Tuscany, which recorded a transaction involving a Giovanni Cacciotti.

In the 15th century, the Cacciotti family was well-established in the town of Montefiascone, located in the province of Viterbo, Lazio. A notable figure from this period was Bartolomeo Cacciotti (1435-1504), a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Papal States.

During the Renaissance, the Cacciotti name gained prominence in the arts and literature. One of the most renowned figures was the poet and playwright Vincenzo Cacciotti (1560-1628), born in Rome. His works, including the pastoral play "Il Favolo Pastorale," were highly acclaimed and performed throughout Italy.

Another notable individual was Girolamo Cacciotti (1617-1689), a celebrated architect and engineer from Frosinone, Lazio. He was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Rome and the surrounding regions, including the Chiesa di San Giacomo in Vicovaro.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Cacciotti (1821-1898), a native of Terni in Umbria, achieved recognition as a skilled sculptor. His works, which included religious statues and busts, adorned numerous churches and public spaces throughout central Italy.

While the Cacciotti surname is still found predominantly in Italy, particularly in the central regions, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to Italian emigration over the centuries. However, the historical records and notable figures mentioned above provide valuable insights into the origins and evolution of this distinctive Italian surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cacciotti

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

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

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