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

Dato, 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 Dato surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dato in America

Dato is the 35537th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dato surname appeared 633 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 Dato.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dato 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 Dato

The surname Dato originated in Italy, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of northern Italy, particularly in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Giovanni Dato, a prominent Venetian merchant who lived in the late 13th century. Records indicate that he was actively involved in the flourishing trade between Venice and the Eastern Mediterranean.

The name Dato is believed to have derived from the Italian word "dato," which means "given" or "granted." It is speculated that the surname may have initially been bestowed upon individuals who were granted land or privileges by a nobleman or ruler.

In the 14th century, the Dato family established itself as a prominent noble family in the city of Verona. One notable member was Guglielmo Dato, a respected jurist and diplomat who served as an ambassador for the Republic of Venice in the early 1400s.

By the 15th century, the Dato surname had spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. During this period, the name appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, such as the registry of noble families in Florence.

One of the most renowned individuals bearing the Dato surname was Antonio Dato, a celebrated Renaissance painter who lived in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. His works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy, showcasing his exceptional artistic talent.

In the 17th century, the Dato family gained prominence in the city of Naples, where they were recognized as part of the local aristocracy. One notable figure from this era was Niccolò Dato, a prominent lawyer and statesman who served as a judge in the Royal Court of Naples during the reign of King Philip IV of Spain.

Over the centuries, the Dato surname has been associated with various place names and locations, including the town of Dato in the province of Catanzaro, Calabria, which likely derived its name from the presence of families bearing this surname in the area.

Throughout history, several other notable individuals have carried the Dato surname, including Girolamo Dato, a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Verona in the 16th century, and Vincenzo Dato, a prominent architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in Naples during the 18th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dato

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

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

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