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

Cantoni, 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 Cantoni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cantoni in America

Cantoni is the 58337th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cantoni surname appeared 348 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 Cantoni.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cantoni 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 Cantoni

The surname Cantoni is of Italian origin, derived from the Italian word "canto," which means "corner" or "angle." It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Milan and Bergamo, during the late medieval period.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Cantoni can be traced back to the 13th century, with references found in historical documents and records from various Italian cities and towns. One notable example is the mention of a Guglielmo Cantoni in a 1289 document from the city of Brescia.

In the 14th and 15th centuries, the name Cantoni became more widespread across northern Italy, with several prominent individuals bearing this surname. One such individual was Francesco Cantoni, a renowned painter and architect from Lombardy, who lived from 1385 to 1457 and was known for his work on the Certosa di Pavia, a famous monastery near Milan.

The name Cantoni is also believed to have been associated with certain place names or locations within the Italian regions where it originated. For instance, the town of Cantoni in the province of Lecco, Lombardy, may have played a role in the development and spread of the surname.

In the 16th century, the Cantoni family gained prominence in the city of Milan, with several members holding important positions in the local government and industry. One notable figure was Giovanni Battista Cantoni, a successful merchant and banker who lived from 1521 to 1592 and played a significant role in the economic and cultural life of Milan during the Renaissance.

Throughout the centuries, the Cantoni surname has been carried by numerous individuals across various fields, including the arts, sciences, and politics. One such figure was Giandomenico Cantoni, an Italian mathematician and physicist who lived from 1807 to 1860 and made important contributions to the study of electromagnetism and thermodynamics.

Another notable bearer of the Cantoni surname was Gaspare Cantoni, an Italian architect and engineer who lived from 1827 to 1893 and was renowned for his work on various public buildings and infrastructure projects in Milan and other Italian cities.

In the 20th century, Alberto Cantoni, an Italian composer and conductor born in 1905, gained recognition for his contributions to the world of classical music and opera.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the Cantoni surname, reflecting its rich heritage and significance within the Italian cultural and historical context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cantoni

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

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

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