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

Giattino, 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 Giattino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Giattino in America

Giattino is the 94311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Giattino surname appeared 194 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 Giattino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Giattino 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 Giattino

The surname Giattino has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. It is believed to have emerged in the 13th or 14th century, derived from the Italian word "gatto," meaning cat. This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a nickname for someone with cat-like characteristics or a fondness for felines.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Giattino can be found in the Florentine Catasto of 1427, a census-like document that recorded the names and assets of Florentine citizens for taxation purposes. The document mentions a Gianni di Piero Giattino, a resident of the city at the time.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure with the surname Giattino was Francesco Giattino, a renowned painter and architect from Perugia, Umbria. Born in 1508, he is best known for his work on the Church of San Domenico in Perugia, where he designed and constructed the magnificent façade.

During the 17th century, the Giattino family seems to have established roots in the town of Città di Castello, located in the province of Perugia. Historical records from this period mention several individuals bearing the surname, such as Giovanni Giattino, a respected merchant and landowner.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the Giattino surname was Maria Giattino, a celebrated opera singer from Florence. Born in 1725, she performed in various Italian cities and gained recognition for her exceptional vocal talents.

Moving into the 19th century, the name Giattino is associated with Antonio Giattino, a prominent lawyer and politician from Perugia. Born in 1815, he served as a member of the Italian parliament and played an active role in the unification of Italy.

These examples illustrate the historical presence of the Giattino surname across various regions of Italy and its association with individuals from diverse fields, including the arts, commerce, and politics. While the exact origins of the name remain shrouded in the mists of time, it has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the rich cultural tapestry of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Giattino

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

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

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