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

Conti, 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 Conti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Conti in America

Conti is the 3397th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Conti surname appeared 10,526 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Conti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Conti 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 Conti

The surname Conti is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "comes" or "comitis," which means "count" or "nobleman." This suggests that the name was initially borne by individuals who held the title of count or were associated with the nobility.

In the early Middle Ages, the Conti name was prominent in various regions of Italy, particularly in the central and northern areas. It was often used as a descriptive surname, indicating the person's noble status or association with a specific count or noble family.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Conti surname can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of documents from the Lombard period in Italy, dating back to the 8th century. This suggests that the name was already in use during the reign of the Lombard kings.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the Conti surname. One of the most prominent was Niccolò Conti, an Italian merchant and explorer who traveled extensively in Asia during the early 15th century. He is credited with being one of the first Europeans to explore parts of modern-day India, Southeast Asia, and the Indonesian archipelago.

Another notable figure was Vincenzo Conti, an Italian mathematician and philosopher who lived in the 17th century (1589-1675). He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and is recognized for his work on conic sections and the calculus of variations.

In the realm of art, the Conti surname is associated with the Renaissance painter Bernardino Conti (c. 1515-1584), who was renowned for his religious paintings and frescoes in various churches throughout Italy.

The Conti family also played a significant role in the history of the Catholic Church. One notable figure was Innocenzo Conti, an Italian prelate who served as the Bishop of Viterbo from 1650 to 1655.

Beyond Italy, the Conti surname can also be found in other European countries, such as France and Spain, where it may have been adopted by individuals with connections to Italian nobility or through migration and intermarriage.

While the Conti surname has its roots in the noble and aristocratic classes of medieval Italy, it has since become a widespread surname across various regions and social strata, reflecting the changing dynamics of society over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Conti

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

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

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