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

Catanio, 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 Catanio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Catanio in America

Catanio is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Catanio surname appeared 108 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 Catanio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Catanio 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 Catanio

The surname CATANIO is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Campania, particularly around the city of Naples and the surrounding areas.

One of the earliest known references to the CATANIO surname can be found in historical records from the 13th century. These documents suggest that the name may have derived from the Italian word "catena," meaning "chain," possibly indicating an association with a profession or trade involving chains or metalwork.

During the Renaissance period, the CATANIO name gained prominence in various parts of Italy. Notably, the surname appears in the famous Florentine Codex, a 16th-century manuscript that documented the history and culture of the Aztec people in Mexico.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni CATANIO (1430-1492) was a renowned scholar and humanist who contributed significantly to the study of ancient Greek literature. His works and translations played a vital role in the dissemination of classical knowledge during the Italian Renaissance.

Another individual of historical significance was Tommaso CATANIO (1567-1623), a Neapolitan painter and architect who is credited with designing several notable churches and buildings in Naples, including the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie.

In the 18th century, the CATANIO surname gained further recognition with the birth of Antonio CATANIO (1745-1815), a Sicilian composer and violinist who achieved great success in the courts of Europe. His compositions were widely appreciated and performed throughout the continent.

During the 19th century, the CATANIO name was associated with the Italian unification movement. Giuseppe CATANIO (1820-1887), a lawyer and politician from Calabria, played a significant role in the Risorgimento, the political and social movement that led to the unification of Italy.

Throughout its history, the CATANIO surname has also been linked to various place names and locations within Italy. For example, the town of Catania in Sicily shares a similar spelling, although the connection between the surname and the place name is not definitively established.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Catanio

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

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

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