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

Cantamessa, 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 Cantamessa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cantamessa in America

Cantamessa is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cantamessa surname appeared 109 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 Cantamessa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cantamessa 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 Cantamessa

The surname Cantamessa originated in Italy during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Latin words "cantare" meaning "to sing" and "messa" meaning "mass," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who sang at church services. The earliest recorded instances of the name come from regions around northern Italy, including Piedmont, Lombardy, and Emilia-Romagna.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Cantamessa name was Giovanni Cantamessa, a priest who lived in the 14th century in the town of Asti, Piedmont. Records show that he was known for his beautiful singing voice and often led the congregation in hymns during mass.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various documents and records from the city of Milan. One notable individual was Antonio Cantamessa, a merchant and landowner who was involved in local politics and held positions on the city council.

As the name spread throughout Italy, it took on various spellings and regional variations, such as Cantamesa, Cantamesse, and Cantamessi. In the 16th century, a branch of the family settled in the area around Genoa, where they became prominent in the maritime trade.

One of the most famous bearers of the Cantamessa name was Girolamo Cantamessa, a renowned architect born in Genoa in 1523. He designed several notable buildings in the city, including the Chiesa di San Giorgio and the Palazzo Reale.

Another notable individual was Vincenzo Cantamessa, born in 1624 in Parma, who was a celebrated painter and fresco artist. His works can be found in churches and palaces throughout northern Italy, and he is particularly known for his stunning ceiling frescoes.

In the 18th century, the Cantamessa family produced a distinguished military leader, Carlo Cantamessa, who was born in 1712 in Turin. He rose through the ranks of the Piedmontese army and played a crucial role in several campaigns during the War of the Austrian Succession.

As the name spread beyond Italy, it found its way to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. However, the rich history and origins of the Cantamessa surname remain deeply rooted in the cultural and artistic traditions of northern Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cantamessa

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

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

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