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

Ciotta, 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 Ciotta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ciotta in America

Ciotta is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ciotta surname appeared 203 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 Ciotta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ciotta 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 Ciotta

The surname Ciotta has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Sicily. It can be traced back to the late medieval period, around the 13th to 14th centuries. The name is believed to derive from the Italian word "ciotto," which means "pebble" or "stone." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or descriptive term for someone who lived near a rocky or stony area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ciotta can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico dei Re Aragonesi" (Diplomatic Code of the Aragonese Kings), a collection of official documents from the 14th century. The name appears in a document dated 1372, mentioning a certain "Nicolao Ciotta" from the town of Palermo.

In the 15th century, there are records of a nobleman named Matteo Ciotta, who was a prominent figure in the city of Trapani during the reign of King Alfonso V of Aragon. He held several important positions within the local government and was known for his influential role in the region.

Another notable figure with the surname Ciotta was Francesco Ciotta, a Sicilian painter who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was born in Palermo around 1570 and became known for his religious and historical paintings, many of which can still be found in churches and museums across Sicily.

In the 18th century, a prominent lawyer and jurist named Vincenzo Ciotta (1720-1799) gained recognition for his legal expertise and writings. He served as a judge in the Royal Court of Palermo and authored several influential legal treatises during his lifetime.

The name Ciotta has also been associated with various place names in Sicily. For example, there is a small town called Ciotta in the province of Agrigento, which may have derived its name from the surname or vice versa. Additionally, there are references to "Contrada Ciotta," a locality within the town of Castelvetrano, suggesting a connection between the name and specific geographic locations.

Throughout history, the surname Ciotta has been found in various spellings, such as Ciotta, Ciotti, and Ciottoli, reflecting regional variations and linguistic adaptations over time. These variations highlight the diverse linguistic influences that have shaped the Sicilian dialect and its associated surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ciotta

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

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

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