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

Fata, 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 Fata surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fata in America

Fata is the 25226th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fata surname appeared 982 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 Fata.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fata 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 Fata

The surname FATA originated in Italy, with records tracing its roots back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "fatus," meaning "prophetic" or "destined." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who were considered to have a prophetic or destined nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the FATA surname can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of historical documents from the Lombard period in Italy, dating back to the 8th century. Here, the name appears as "Fatarius," indicating its ancient origins.

In the 12th century, the name FATA surfaces in the Cartulario di San Vittore, a cartulary (a medieval manuscript record) associated with the Abbey of San Vittore in Milan. This document mentions a certain "Petrus Fata," suggesting the name's presence in the region during that time.

An early notable figure bearing the FATA surname was Giacomo Fata, a prominent Venetian merchant who lived in the late 15th century. His name appears in various trade records and business transactions of the time, reflecting the family's involvement in commerce.

Another significant individual was Bartolomeo Fata, a 16th-century Italian architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing several notable structures in Rome, including the Church of San Giovanni dei Fiorentini and the Palazzo Madama.

In the 17th century, the FATA name found its way into the literary world with the writer and philosopher Giovanni Battista Fata. He authored several works on philosophy and theology, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

The 18th century saw the birth of Antonio Fata, a renowned Italian painter known for his intricate frescoes and religious artworks. Many of his works can still be admired in various churches and galleries across Italy.

Moving into the 19th century, the FATA surname gained prominence with the birth of Francesco Fata, an influential Italian politician and statesman. He played a crucial role in the unification of Italy and served as a member of the Italian parliament for several terms.

Throughout its history, the FATA surname has been associated with various regions of Italy, including Lombardy, Veneto, and Lazio, where it has deep roots and a significant presence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fata

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

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

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