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

Catanzarite, 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 Catanzarite surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Catanzarite in America

Catanzarite is the 39960th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Catanzarite surname appeared 549 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 Catanzarite.

We can also compare 2010 data for Catanzarite 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 Catanzarite

The surname Catanzarite is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the southern region of Calabria. Its earliest recorded instances can be found in historical documents dating back to the 16th century, primarily concentrated in the province of Catanzaro.

The name Catanzarite is a locative surname, derived from the city of Catanzaro, which was once a thriving center of silk production during the Middle Ages. It is believed that the surname was initially adopted by families who hailed from or had ties to this city.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Catanzarite surname can be found in a registry of land ownership from the year 1587, where a certain Girolamo Catanzarite is listed as a landowner in the town of Squillace, near Catanzaro.

During the 17th century, the Catanzarite family gained prominence in the region, with several members holding positions of authority within the local governance and ecclesiastical circles. Notably, Pietro Catanzarite (1632-1701) served as the Bishop of Squillace from 1683 until his death.

As the Catanzarite family expanded and dispersed throughout Italy and beyond, variations in spelling emerged, including Catanzariti, Catanzaritti, and Catanzaritti. These variations often reflected regional dialects and linguistic adaptations.

One of the most notable figures bearing the Catanzarite surname was Domenico Catanzarite (1815-1892), a renowned poet and playwright from Catanzaro. His works, including the play "L'Ultima Notte di Masaniello," gained widespread acclaim and contributed to the literary landscape of 19th-century Italy.

In the realm of academia, Giuseppe Catanzarite (1879-1956) made significant contributions as a professor of classical literature at the University of Catania. His scholarly works on ancient Greek and Roman authors were highly regarded in academic circles.

Another notable individual was Maria Catanzarite (1901-1985), a pioneering Italian-American educator and community leader who played a vital role in promoting education and cultural awareness among Italian immigrants in New York City during the early 20th century.

While the Catanzarite surname may have originated in the southern Italian region of Calabria, it has since spread worldwide, with individuals bearing this name making their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of global cultures and societies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Catanzarite

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

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

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