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

Gattie, 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 Gattie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gattie in America

Gattie is the 82044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gattie surname appeared 230 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 Gattie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gattie 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 Gattie

The surname Gattie originates from the northern regions of Italy, particularly the areas around Genoa and Liguria. It likely emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Italian word "gatto," meaning "cat," which suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been associated with cats in some way, perhaps as breeders, hunters, or even as a nickname for someone with cat-like qualities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Gattie surname can be found in the records of the Republic of Genoa, dating back to the 14th century. These records mention a family by the name of Gattie who were involved in maritime trade and commerce, which was a significant economic activity in the region at that time.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the historical records of the city of Milan, where a notable figure named Lorenzo Gattie (c. 1420-1490) was a respected scholar and humanist. He was known for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his extensive library, which was considered one of the finest in Italy at the time.

During the Renaissance period, the Gattie surname gained prominence in the arts and literature. One of the most famous bearers of this name was the Italian painter and architect, Giovanni Battista Gattie (1501-1572). He was renowned for his frescoes and architectural designs, and his works can be found in various churches and palaces throughout Italy.

In the 17th century, the Gattie family established itself in the city of Venice, where they were involved in the textile trade. One notable member of this family was Marco Gattie (1620-1689), a successful merchant who played a significant role in the city's commercial activities and served as a member of the Venetian Senate.

Another historical figure with the Gattie surname was Francesco Gattie (1762-1833), an Italian physicist and mathematician who made important contributions to the field of optics. He was a professor at the University of Pavia and authored several influential works on the nature of light and the principles of optics.

Throughout history, the Gattie surname has been present in various regions of Italy, with families settling in cities such as Rome, Florence, and Naples. While the name may have evolved slightly over time, with variations like Gatti or Gattini, its origins and association with the northern Italian regions have remained consistent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gattie

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

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

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