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

Cotrone, 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 Cotrone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cotrone in America

Cotrone is the 59901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cotrone surname appeared 337 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 Cotrone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cotrone 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 Cotrone

The surname Cotrone has its origins in southern Italy, specifically in the region of Calabria. It is believed to have derived from the name of the town of Cotrone, which is now known as Crotone. This town dates back to the 8th century BC and was founded by Greek colonists from Achaea.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Cotrone can be traced back to the 12th century. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Ruggero Cotrone, a nobleman who lived in Crotone in the late 12th century. Records from this time period often referred to individuals by their place of origin, and it is likely that Ruggero and his family were from the town of Cotrone.

In the 14th century, the surname Cotrone appeared in various historical documents, including tax records and land registries. One notable mention was in a manuscript from 1342, which referred to a Giovanni Cotrone, who was a merchant from Crotone.

The name Cotrone has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. In the 16th century, there was a famous artist named Francesco Cotrone (1499-1562), who was a painter and sculptor from Crotone. His works can still be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Vincenzo Cotrone (1670-1742), a lawyer and politician who served as a judge in the court of Naples. He was known for his expertise in civil law and his dedication to upholding justice.

In the 19th century, there was a renowned botanist named Giuseppe Cotrone (1818-1892), who was born in Crotone. He made significant contributions to the study of plant life in southern Italy and published several books on the subject.

The surname Cotrone has also been associated with several place names in the region of Calabria. For example, there is a small village called Cotronei, which is located near the town of Crotone. This village's name is believed to be derived from the same root as the surname Cotrone.

Throughout its history, the surname Cotrone has undergone various spelling variations, including Cotron, Crotone, and Crotoni. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained tied to the town of Crotone and the surrounding region of Calabria.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cotrone

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

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

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