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

Cannataro, 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 Cannataro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cannataro in America

Cannataro is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cannataro surname appeared 190 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 Cannataro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cannataro 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 Cannataro

The surname Cannataro originated in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Campania and Calabria. It can be traced back to the 16th century and is believed to be derived from the Italian word "cannata," which refers to a reed or cane field. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who lived near or worked in such areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cannataro can be found in the town of Cava de' Tirreni, located in the province of Salerno, Campania. In the 17th century, records mention a family bearing this surname residing in the area.

The name Cannataro has also been documented in historical records from the town of Reggio Calabria, in the region of Calabria. These records date back to the late 18th century and include references to individuals with this surname.

Notable individuals with the surname Cannataro include Giovanni Cannataro (1887-1964), an Italian sculptor and painter from Naples, renowned for his works in marble and bronze. Another noteworthy figure was Vincenzo Cannataro (1903-1978), an Italian writer and journalist who contributed to various publications in his native Calabria.

In the early 20th century, a Cannataro family immigrated from Italy to the United States, settling in New York City. One of their descendants, Michael Cannataro (1921-2005), became a successful businessman and philanthropist, supporting various charitable organizations in the city.

Another individual of note was Maria Cannataro (1932-2018), an Italian-American author and educator. She wrote several books on Italian culture and language, and dedicated her life to promoting the heritage of her ancestral homeland.

While the surname Cannataro may not be as widely known as some others, it has a rich history rooted in the southern regions of Italy. The name's origins and its presence in historical records showcase its enduring legacy across generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cannataro

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

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

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