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

Conforto, 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 Conforto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Conforto in America

Conforto is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Conforto surname appeared 178 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 Conforto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Conforto 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 Conforto

The surname Conforto is of Italian origin, originating in the regions of Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia in northeastern Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "conforto," which means "comfort" or "consolation." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone who provided comfort or support to others.

The earliest known record of the Conforto surname dates back to the 13th century in the city of Venice. In 1289, a document mentions a certain "Pietro Conforto," who was a merchant and landowner in the city. This indicates that the Conforto family had already established itself as a prominent presence in the Venetian Republic during the Middle Ages.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various historical records from the Veneto region, including tax rolls and property deeds. One notable figure was Francesco Conforto, a renowned jurist and legal scholar who lived in Padua during the late 1300s. He authored several influential works on civil law and served as a legal advisor to the Venetian Republic.

As the Conforto family prospered over the centuries, they often took on or were associated with various place names, leading to variations in spelling. For instance, some branches of the family were known as "Conforto da Vicenza" or "Conforto di Treviso," referring to their origins in the cities of Vicenza and Treviso, respectively.

In the 16th century, a member of the Conforto family, Giovanni Battista Conforto (1508-1572), gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer. He worked on several notable projects in Venice, including the design of the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore and the renovation of the Doge's Palace.

Another prominent figure was Niccolò Conforto (1718-1793), a celebrated painter and engraver from Venice. He was known for his intricate etchings and engravings, which depicted scenes from Venice and the surrounding areas. His works are now housed in various museums and art collections around the world.

During the 19th century, Girolamo Conforto (1836-1912) was a respected philosopher and educator from Friuli-Venezia Giulia. He taught at various universities in Italy and wrote extensively on topics such as ethics, logic, and the philosophy of education.

Despite its Italian origins, the Conforto surname has also been found in other parts of the world, likely due to migration and intermarriage. However, the historical roots and significance of the name remain deeply rooted in the regions of Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia in northeastern Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Conforto

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

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

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