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

Colletti, 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 Colletti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Colletti in America

Colletti is the 11589th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Colletti surname appeared 2,710 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Colletti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Colletti 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 Colletti

The surname Colletti originates from Italy and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "colletto," which means "collar" or "neckband," suggesting that the name may have been an occupational surname for a collar maker or someone who worked with collars or neckwear.

The earliest recorded instances of the Colletti surname can be found in various Italian historical documents, such as birth and marriage records, property deeds, and tax rolls. One notable example is a reference to a Giancarlo Colletti in a land deed from the city of Siena, dated 1327.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the records of the Venetian Republic, where a prominent merchant family, the Collettis, played a significant role in the city's trade and commerce. The family's wealth and influence were evident in their ownership of several properties and businesses throughout the region.

During the Renaissance period, the Colletti name was associated with several notable figures in the arts and sciences. One such figure was Antonio Colletti, a renowned painter from Florence who lived from 1450 to 1522. His works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

Another prominent individual bearing the Colletti surname was Guglielmo Colletti, a philosopher and scholar who lived from 1606 to 1681. He was known for his writings on metaphysics and logic, and his works were widely studied in universities across Europe.

In the 18th century, the Colletti family produced a distinguished military leader, General Vincenzo Colletti (1725-1802). He served in the Napoleonic Wars and was renowned for his strategic military campaigns throughout Europe.

As the Colletti surname spread beyond Italy, it found its way into other countries, such as France and Spain, where variations of the name emerged, including Coletti and Colet. One notable French bearer of the name was the philosopher and theologian Pierre Colet (1467-1519), who played a significant role in the Catholic Reformation.

Throughout its history, the Colletti surname has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Veneto, and Sicily. While the name has evolved and spread across different regions, its Italian roots and connection to the collar-making trade remain a significant part of its rich historical lineage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Colletti

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

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

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