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

Cotroneo, 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 Cotroneo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cotroneo in America

Cotroneo is the 36838th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cotroneo surname appeared 606 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 Cotroneo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cotroneo 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 Cotroneo

The surname Cotroneo originated in southern Italy, specifically in the regions of Calabria and Sicily. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "kotroni," which means "quince tree." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or was associated with quince trees.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Cotroneo can be traced back to the 11th century in medieval documents from the Calabrian region. During this time, many surnames were derived from nicknames or occupations, and Cotroneo likely followed this pattern.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Cotroneo was Riccardo Cotroneo, a nobleman from Reggio Calabria who lived in the 12th century. He was mentioned in several historical records from the period, indicating the influence and prominence of the Cotroneo family in the region.

In the 14th century, the Cotroneo name appeared in the Catalan Registers, which were records of noble families and landowners in Sicily during the period of Aragonese rule. This suggests that the Cotroneo family had established themselves as a prominent lineage in both Calabria and Sicily by this time.

During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals bore the Cotroneo surname. One such figure was Vincenzo Cotroneo (1518-1594), a respected jurist and legal scholar from Reggio Calabria. He authored several influential works on law and served as a judge in various courts throughout Italy.

Another prominent Cotroneo was Gaspare Cotroneo (1598-1670), a philosopher and theologian from Catanzaro, Calabria. He was a member of the Jesuit order and wrote extensively on metaphysics and theology, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 18th century, Domenico Cotroneo (1712-1789) was a renowned architect and engineer from Messina, Sicily. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several important buildings and structures, including churches and fortifications, throughout Sicily and southern Italy.

The Cotroneo surname has also been associated with various place names in Calabria and Sicily, such as the town of Cotronei in the province of Crotone, which may have derived its name from the family or vice versa.

While the Cotroneo name has its roots in southern Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration. However, the historical significance and prominence of this surname remain firmly rooted in the regions of Calabria and Sicily, where it has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical landscapes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cotroneo

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

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

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