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

Etrata, 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 Etrata surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Etrata in America

Etrata is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Etrata surname appeared 197 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 Etrata.

We can also compare 2010 data for Etrata 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 Etrata

The surname Etrata is believed to have originated in Italy, though its precise roots are obscure. Some scholars trace its origins to the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now central Italy before the rise of Rome. The name may have evolved from an Etruscan personal name or a word related to a specific location or trade.

One theory suggests that Etrata is derived from the Latin word "atratus," meaning "clothed in black" or "mourning." This could indicate that the surname's earliest bearers were involved in funerary traditions or textile production. However, this connection remains speculative due to the scarcity of historical records.

The earliest documented references to the surname Etrata date back to the 13th century in Tuscany, Italy. In 1287, a certain Guido Etrata is mentioned in the records of the city of Siena as a merchant and landowner. This suggests that the name had already established itself among the urban mercantile class by that time.

In the 14th century, the Etrata family appears to have gained prominence in the city of Florence. Historical documents mention a Pietro Etrata, born around 1330, who served as a diplomat and ambassador for the Florentine Republic. His son, Tommaso Etrata (1375-1447), was a renowned scholar and humanist who contributed to the Renaissance intellectual movement.

During the 15th century, the Etrata surname spread to other parts of Italy, including the Veneto region. In 1492, a Giovanni Etrata is recorded as a master glassblower in the city of Murano, renowned for its centuries-old tradition of glassmaking.

Moving into the 16th century, the Etrata name is associated with the arts and ecclesiastical circles. Marco Etrata (1525-1598) was a celebrated painter from Milan, known for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches across northern Italy. Meanwhile, Cardinal Girolamo Etrata (1560-1631) served as a prominent figure in the Roman Catholic Church, holding influential positions within the papal court.

As the centuries progressed, individuals bearing the Etrata surname continued to make their mark in various fields, including literature, commerce, and science. However, due to the limitations of historical records, it is challenging to trace a comprehensive lineage of this surname through the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Etrata

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

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

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