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

Catona, 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 Catona surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Catona in America

Catona is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Catona surname appeared 122 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 Catona.

We can also compare 2010 data for Catona 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 Catona

The surname CATONA is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the 14th century in the region of Campania, particularly in the area around Naples. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "catus," meaning "wise" or "prudent," suggesting that the name may have initially been a nickname given to someone who was considered wise or discerning.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CATONA can be found in the Catasto Onciario, a tax record from the Kingdom of Naples in the 15th century. This document mentions several individuals bearing the surname, indicating that the name was already well-established in the region during that time period.

In the 16th century, the name CATONA appeared in various historical records, including church registers and notarial documents. One notable figure from this era was Girolamo CATONA (1524-1592), a prominent jurist and legal scholar from Naples who authored several influential treatises on Roman law.

During the 17th century, the CATONA family expanded their influence, with several members holding important positions within the ecclesiastical and political spheres of Naples. One such figure was Domenico CATONA (1615-1687), a Neapolitan priest and theologian who served as the Bishop of Capaccio from 1675 until his death.

The 18th century saw the emergence of Pietro CATONA (1701-1779), a renowned painter and architect from Naples who was commissioned to design several churches and palaces in the city. His work, which blended baroque and neoclassical styles, left a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of Naples.

In the 19th century, the CATONA family continued to make its mark, with Giuseppe CATONA (1819-1897) serving as a prominent lawyer and politician in the newly unified Kingdom of Italy. He was elected to the Italian Parliament and played a key role in drafting laws related to civil and commercial matters.

As the centuries passed, the CATONA surname spread beyond its origins in Campania, with families bearing this name settling in other parts of Italy and eventually migrating to various countries around the world. While the name may have evolved slightly in spelling or pronunciation over time, its roots can be traced back to the wise and discerning individuals who bore this surname in the historic regions of Naples and Campania.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Catona

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

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

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