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

Catoni, 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 Catoni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Catoni in America

Catoni is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Catoni surname appeared 115 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 Catoni.

We can also compare 2010 data for Catoni 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 Catoni

The surname Catoni is of Italian origin, with records of its use dating back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the city of Florence and its surrounding areas. The name is derived from the Latin word "cato," which means "wise" or "prudent."

One of the earliest known references to the Catoni surname can be found in the historical records of the Florentine Republic, where it appears in documents dating back to the 13th century. This suggests that the name was already in use among noble families or prominent citizens of the region during that time.

In the 14th century, the Catoni family gained significant prominence in Florence, with several members holding influential positions in the city's government and civic affairs. One notable figure from this period was Bartolomeo Catoni (1322-1387), a prominent lawyer and statesman who served as the Gonfaloniere di Giustizia, one of the highest offices in the Florentine Republic.

During the Renaissance period, the Catoni surname continued to be associated with notable figures in various fields. One such individual was Tommaso Catoni (1468-1528), a renowned humanist scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Florence and was a close friend of the famous Italian philosopher Marsilio Ficino.

Another prominent figure with the Catoni surname was Vincenzo Catoni (1570-1638), a celebrated architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several important buildings in Florence, including the Palazzo Pitti and the Basilica of San Lorenzo.

In the 18th century, the Catoni family also produced a notable figure in the form of Girolamo Catoni (1718-1792), a respected theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious and philosophical topics.

While the Catoni surname has its roots in Italy, particularly in the Tuscan region, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its rich historical significance remains deeply rooted in the cultural and intellectual heritage of Florence and the surrounding areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Catoni

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

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

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