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

Leonetti, 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 Leonetti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leonetti in America

Leonetti is the 17202nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leonetti surname appeared 1,646 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Leonetti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Leonetti 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 Leonetti

The surname Leonetti has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. It is derived from the Italian personal name "Leone," which translates to "lion" in English. This name has its roots in the Latin word "leo," which also means "lion."

Historically, the surname Leonetti was likely first adopted as a descriptive name, referring to someone with lion-like qualities or characteristics, such as bravery, strength, or a fierce appearance. It may have also been given as a nickname to someone who displayed these traits or had a physical resemblance to a lion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Leonetti can be found in the medieval Florentine records from the 13th century, where it appears as "Leonetti." This spelling variation suggests that the name has been in use for several centuries in Italy.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the name Leonetti was Giovanni Leonetti, a renowned painter from Siena who lived between 1456 and 1529. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy, showcasing the artistic talent associated with this surname.

Another prominent individual with the surname Leonetti was Alessandro Leonetti, an Italian sculptor and architect who lived from 1592 to 1649. He was celebrated for his baroque-style sculptures and architectural designs, leaving a lasting impact on the artistic landscape of Italy during the 17th century.

Moving forward to the 19th century, Tommaso Leonetti (1806-1875) was an Italian botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the field of plant taxonomy. He is known for his extensive work on the flora of the Italian Peninsula.

In the early 20th century, Alfredo Leonetti (1892-1966) was a prominent Italian actor and film director. He appeared in numerous films during the silent era and early talkies, leaving an indelible mark on the Italian cinema of his time.

Lastly, a more contemporary figure bearing the surname Leonetti is the late Gian Carlo Leonetti (1928-2017), an Italian singer and songwriter who achieved great success in the 1960s and 1970s with his romantic ballads and melodic compositions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leonetti

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

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

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