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

Incitti, 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 Incitti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Incitti in America

Incitti is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Incitti surname appeared 104 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 Incitti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Incitti 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 Incitti

The surname INCITTI originates from Italy, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "incitus," which means "unmoved" or "immovable." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who displayed a resolute or steadfast nature.

The INCITTI name was particularly prevalent in the central and southern regions of Italy, including Lazio, Abruzzo, and Campania. Historical records indicate that variations of the spelling, such as "Inciti" and "Incito," were also used in these areas during the 13th and 14th centuries.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name INCITTI can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Benedictine monastery of Cava de' Tirreni in Campania. This codex, compiled in the 11th century, mentions an individual named Petrus Incitus, suggesting the presence of the surname in that region during that time.

In the 15th century, the name INCITTI appears in the Catasto Onciario, a tax record from the Kingdom of Naples. Notable figures listed in this document include Giovanni Incitti, a landowner from the town of Caserta, and Nicola Incitti, a merchant from the city of Salerno.

Throughout history, several individuals bearing the INCITTI surname have achieved recognition in various fields. One notable figure was Antonio Incitti (1569-1638), a Neapolitan painter known for his religious and mythological works, which can be found in churches and museums across Italy.

Another prominent INCITTI was Girolamo Incitti (1715-1789), a mathematician and astronomer from Napoli. He served as the director of the Naples Observatory and made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of eclipses.

In the literary realm, Francesco Incitti (1830-1902) was an Italian poet and playwright from Abruzzo. His works, which often explored themes of love and nature, were widely celebrated during his lifetime.

Vincenzo Incitti (1898-1965), a renowned Italian sculptor, hailed from the town of Castel di Sangro in Abruzzo. His works, which often depicted religious and historical figures, can be found in various churches and public spaces throughout Italy.

Finally, Aldo Incitti (1920-2005) was a notable Italian film director and screenwriter. He is best known for his collaborations with acclaimed directors such as Pier Paolo Pasolini and Bernardo Bertolucci, contributing to the development of Italian neorealist cinema.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Incitti

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

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

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