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

Catoggio, 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 Catoggio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Catoggio in America

Catoggio is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Catoggio surname appeared 153 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 Catoggio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Catoggio 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 Catoggio

The surname CATOGGIO originates from Italy and can be traced back to the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Genoa and Liguria. The name is thought to derive from an Italian dialectal word, possibly related to the Latin word "cattus" or "catus," meaning "cat."

One of the earliest recorded examples of the CATOGGIO name dates back to the 15th century, when it appeared in a family registry from the town of Rapallo, near Genoa. The name was likely associated with a specific trade or occupation related to cats, such as a breeder or seller of cats, or perhaps someone who worked with furs or pelts. It could also have been a nickname given to an individual who had a particular affinity for cats or displayed cat-like characteristics.

In the 16th century, the CATOGGIO name was found in several historical documents from the Republic of Genoa, suggesting that the family had some prominence or influence in the region during that time. One notable figure was Giovanni Battista CATOGGIO, a merchant and trader who lived from 1520 to 1585. He was known for his successful business ventures and his involvement in the local government.

During the 17th century, records show that members of the CATOGGIO family had migrated to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Piedmont and Lombardy. One noteworthy individual from this period was Francesca CATOGGIO, born in 1632 in Turin, who was a renowned painter and artist during the Baroque era.

In the 18th century, the CATOGGIO name appeared in several literary works and manuscripts from the region of Liguria. One particularly famous figure was Antonio CATOGGIO, a poet and playwright born in Genoa in 1745. His plays and poetry were widely acclaimed and performed throughout Italy during his lifetime.

Another notable person with the CATOGGIO surname was Giuseppe CATOGGIO, born in 1820 in Milan. He was a prominent political activist and journalist who played a significant role in the Italian unification movement and the Risorgimento. His writings and speeches advocating for Italian independence were influential during that period.

While the CATOGGIO name has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the name's origins and historical significance remain firmly rooted in the northern regions of Italy, where it first emerged and gained prominence centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Catoggio

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

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

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