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

Conforti, 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 Conforti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Conforti in America

Conforti is the 12745th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Conforti surname appeared 2,421 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 Conforti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Conforti 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 Conforti

The surname Conforti has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "conforto," meaning comfort or solace. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person who provided comfort or support to others, possibly in a religious or spiritual context.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Conforti name can be found in the records of the city of Pisa, dating back to the 13th century. In these records, a certain Guido Conforti is mentioned as a prominent citizen and landowner in the region.

As the name spread across Italy, it took on various spellings and regional variations, such as Conforto, Comforti, and Confortini. These variations often reflected the local dialects and linguistic influences of different regions.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the Conforti name was Niccolò Conforti, a Florentine merchant and banker who played a significant role in the city's financial affairs. His descendants continued to be influential in Florentine society for generations.

During the Renaissance period, the Conforti family produced several notable artists and intellectuals. One such figure was Jacopo Conforti, a 16th-century painter from Verona, renowned for his religious works and portraits.

In the 17th century, the Conforti name gained prominence in the ecclesiastical sphere. Francesco Conforti, born in 1630 in Naples, became a prominent Catholic theologian and author, known for his works on moral theology and canon law.

Another notable figure was Giulio Conforti, born in 1688 in Parma, who achieved renown as a composer and violinist during the Baroque period. His compositions for violin and other instruments were widely appreciated and performed across Italy.

As the Conforti name spread throughout the Italian peninsula, it also found its way into other parts of Europe and the Americas, carried by migrants and emigrants seeking new opportunities. Over time, the name has become well-established in various parts of the world, with descendants of the original Conforti families making their mark in diverse fields and endeavors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Conforti

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

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

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