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

Flato, 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 Flato surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Flato in America

Flato is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Flato surname appeared 105 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 Flato.

We can also compare 2010 data for Flato 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 Flato

The surname FLATO is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period, deriving from the Italian word "flato," which means "breath" or "wind." This surname likely originated as a nickname or a descriptive name given to someone with a distinctive breathing pattern or someone associated with wind or air-related occupations.

The earliest recorded instances of the FLATO surname can be traced back to various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio, where variations such as Flati, Flatus, and Flatone were documented in historical records and manuscripts from the 13th and 14th centuries.

One notable historical figure bearing the FLATO surname was Antonino Flato, a Sicilian philosopher and writer who lived in the 15th century (c. 1430-1492). His works focused on moral philosophy and ethics, and he was known for his influential treatise "De Virtutibus Moralibus" (On Moral Virtues).

Another prominent individual with the FLATO surname was Giovanni Flato, a Venetian merchant and explorer who embarked on several voyages to the Middle East and Asia in the late 15th century. He documented his travels in a memoir titled "Itinerarium" (The Journey), providing valuable insights into the trade routes and cultures of the time.

In the 16th century, Giulio Flato, a renowned Italian architect from Florence, made significant contributions to the Renaissance architectural style. Some of his notable works include the Palazzo Flato in Florence and the Church of San Lorenzo in Arezzo, both of which exemplified the harmonious blend of classical and contemporary design elements.

During the 17th century, the FLATO surname gained prominence in the world of music through the works of Tomaso Flato, a Neapolitan composer and violinist. He is best known for his innovative violin compositions, which pushed the boundaries of the instrument's capabilities and influenced subsequent generations of composers.

Another noteworthy figure bearing the FLATO surname was Maria Flato, a 19th-century Italian painter from Venice. Her vibrant and evocative landscapes captured the essence of the Venetian canals and countryside, earning her recognition among the prominent Italian artists of the Romantic era.

While the FLATO surname may have originated in Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world through immigration and cultural exchange, carrying with it the rich history and heritage of its Italian roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Flato

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

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

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