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

Catalogna, 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 Catalogna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Catalogna in America

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

The Catalogna 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 Catalogna.

We can also compare 2010 data for Catalogna 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 Catalogna

The surname CATALOGNA is believed to have originated in the region of Catalonia, which is located in northeastern Spain and borders France. The name is derived from the old Catalan word "Catalunya," which means "land of castles." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived near or owned a castle in this area.

The earliest known records of the CATALOGNA surname date back to the 12th century, when it appeared in various medieval manuscripts and documents from the Catalonia region. One notable example is a land deed from the year 1187, which mentions a person named Ramon de CATALOGNA, who was likely a landowner or nobleman in the area.

During the 13th century, the CATALOGNA name is found in several historical records from the city of Barcelona, which was a major center of commerce and culture in medieval Catalonia. One example is a merchant named Guillem CATALOGNA, who is mentioned in a trade agreement from the year 1256.

In the 14th century, the CATALOGNA surname appears to have spread beyond Catalonia to other parts of Spain and even to other European countries. One notable bearer of the name was Juan de CATALOGNA, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493.

By the 15th century, the CATALOGNA name had become well-established in various parts of Europe, and several individuals with this surname achieved notable positions or accomplishments. One example is Pere CATALOGNA, a Catalan painter and sculptor who lived from 1472 to 1536 and is known for his works in the Gothic and Renaissance styles.

Other notable individuals with the CATALOGNA surname include:

1. Francesc de CATALOGNA (1508-1572), a Catalan philosopher and theologian who wrote extensively on ethics and metaphysics.
2. Elisabet de CATALOGNA (1576-1644), a Spanish noblewoman and patron of the arts who helped establish one of the first public libraries in Barcelona.
3. Miquel CATALOGNA (1683-1755), a Catalan architect who designed several notable churches and buildings in Barcelona and other parts of Catalonia.
4. Josep CATALOGNA (1811-1890), a Catalan painter and illustrator known for his historical and religious works.
5. Carles CATALOGNA (1895-1977), a Spanish politician and diplomat who served as the ambassador to several countries during the 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Catalogna

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

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

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