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

Catanzano, 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 Catanzano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Catanzano in America

Catanzano is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Catanzano surname appeared 189 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 Catanzano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Catanzano 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 Catanzano

The surname Catanzano has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern region of Calabria. It is derived from the name of the town of Catanzaro, the capital city of the province of Catanzaro. The name Catanzaro itself is believed to come from the Latin phrase "Cata Antium," which translates to "below Antium," referring to its location in relation to the ancient Roman city of Antium.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Catanzano can be traced back to the 13th century, when it appeared in official documents and records from the region. In those early days, the name was often spelled in various ways, such as Catanzario, Catanzario, and Catanzari, reflecting the local dialects and spelling conventions of the time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Girolamo Catanzano, a Italian nobleman and politician who lived in the 16th century. He served as a senator in the Kingdom of Naples and played a significant role in the political affairs of the region during that period.

Another notable figure with the surname Catanzano was Vincenzo Catanzano, a 17th-century Italian painter and engraver. He was born in Catanzaro in 1618 and is best known for his religious works, which can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

In the 19th century, the Catanzano family produced a prominent figure in the form of Domenico Catanzano, a Italian politician and lawyer. He was a member of the Italian Parliament and played a crucial role in the drafting of the Italian Civil Code, which was adopted in 1865.

Another notable bearer of the name was Vincenzo Catanzano, an Italian philosopher and writer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born in Catanzaro in 1879 and wrote extensively on topics such as ethics, metaphysics, and the philosophy of science.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning Emanuele Catanzano, an Italian sculptor and artist who was active in the early 20th century. He was born in Catanzaro in 1891 and is known for his works in bronze and marble, which can be found in various public spaces and museums across Italy.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have borne the surname Catanzano over the centuries, each contributing to the rich history and legacy of this Italian name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Catanzano

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

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

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