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

Chiti, 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 Chiti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chiti in America

Chiti is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chiti surname appeared 108 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 Chiti.

The history of the last name Chiti

The surname Chiti originates from Italy, specifically the Tuscany region. Its roots can be traced back to the 12th century when it first appeared as a variation of the Italian word "chito," which translates to "quiet" or "silent." This suggests that the name was likely given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was known for their reserved or quiet nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Chiti can be found in a document from the city of Siena, dated 1276. This document mentions a certain Guido Chiti, who was a merchant and landowner in the area. The surname was also present in other Tuscan cities like Florence and Pisa during this time period.

In the 14th century, the Chiti family gained prominence in the city of Volterra. Records show that a Giovanni Chiti was a respected member of the city council and held various positions of authority. Another notable figure from this era was Gherardo Chiti, a renowned architect who was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in Volterra.

During the Renaissance period, the Chiti surname was associated with several notable artists and intellectuals. One of the most famous individuals was Andrea Chiti, a sculptor who lived from 1480 to 1550. His works can be found adorning churches and palaces throughout Italy, including the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence.

Another prominent figure was Girolamo Chiti, a philosopher and scholar who lived from 1566 to 1633. He was a professor at the University of Pisa and authored several treatises on topics ranging from logic to metaphysics.

In the 18th century, the Chiti name was linked to a noble family in the town of Cortona. One of their members, Count Massimiliano Chiti (1723-1798), was a patron of the arts and a collector of rare books and manuscripts.

As the centuries passed, the Chiti surname continued to spread throughout Italy and beyond. Some notable individuals from more recent times include Vittorio Chiti (1914-1997), an Italian engineer and designer of racing cars, and Alessandro Chiti (born 1968), a contemporary Italian painter and sculptor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chiti

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

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 Chiti 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.

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

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