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

Donatto, 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 Donatto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Donatto in America

Donatto is the 71478th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Donatto surname appeared 273 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 Donatto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Donatto 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 Donatto

The surname Donatto originates from Italy, where it first emerged during the Middle Ages around the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "donato," which means "given" or "bestowed," suggesting that the name may have been initially given to someone who was granted land or property.

The earliest recorded instances of the Donatto surname can be traced back to the regions of Tuscany and Umbria in central Italy. Ancient records from these areas mention individuals bearing variations of the name, such as Donati, Donatello, and Donadio.

One of the earliest known references to the Donatto surname can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the city of Perugia, which lists a nobleman named Guido Donatto among the local aristocracy. This indicates that the Donatto family had already established itself as a prominent lineage in the region by that time.

In the late 14th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Donatto (1330-1388) gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer in Florence. He is credited with designing several notable structures, including the Basilica di Santa Croce and the Palazzo Vecchio.

Another influential individual with the Donatto surname was Antonio Donatto (1460-1527), a renowned humanist scholar and philosopher from Venice. He was widely respected for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his teachings at various universities across Italy.

During the Renaissance period, the Donatto family produced several artists and intellectuals, including the sculptor Donatello (1386-1466), whose original name was Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi. His iconic works, such as the bronze statue of David and the marble sculpture of St. George, are considered masterpieces of the early Renaissance era.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Pietro Donatto (1615-1685) gained prominence as a renowned mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and was recognized for his work on the theory of planetary motion.

Throughout history, the Donatto surname has been associated with various noble families and influential individuals across different regions of Italy, reflecting the name's enduring legacy and cultural significance within the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Donatto

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

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

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