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

Colapinto, 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 Colapinto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Colapinto in America

Colapinto is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Colapinto surname appeared 103 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 Colapinto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Colapinto 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 Colapinto

The surname Colapinto is of Italian origin, specifically from the region of Campania in southern Italy. It is believed to have originated in the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century. The name is derived from the Italian words "colla" meaning "glue" and "pinto" meaning "painted" or "decorated." This suggests that the name may have referred to an occupation or profession related to decorating or painting objects with glue.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Colapinto can be found in the town of Nola, near Naples, in the 16th century. A document from 1573 mentions a certain Giovanni Colapinto, who was a painter and artisan in the region. This provides evidence of the name's connection to the decorative arts and crafts during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various records from the nearby town of Acerra. One notable figure was Antonio Colapinto, born in 1642, who was a renowned sculptor and woodcarver. His works can still be seen in several churches and monasteries in the area.

As the Colapinto family spread across Italy and beyond, the name underwent some variations in spelling, such as Collapinto, Colapinta, and Collapinta. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and variations in pronunciation.

In the 19th century, a prominent Colapinto was Carlo Colapinto, born in 1818 in Naples. He was a celebrated painter and artist who specialized in portraiture and religious scenes. His works were commissioned by wealthy patrons and churches throughout southern Italy.

Another significant figure was Giuseppe Colapinto, born in 1856 in Salerno. He was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in the city, including the Grand Hotel Salerno and the Palazzo Provinciale.

As Italians immigrated to other parts of the world, the Colapinto name spread to various countries. For example, in the United States, one of the earliest recorded instances of the name was Giovanni Colapinto, who arrived in New York City from Naples in 1895.

Throughout its history, the surname Colapinto has been associated with the arts, crafts, and architecture, reflecting its origins as a name related to decorative professions. While not as widespread as some other Italian surnames, it has left a notable mark in various regions of Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Colapinto

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

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

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