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

Limato, 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 Limato surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Limato in America

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

The Limato 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 Limato.

We can also compare 2010 data for Limato 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 Limato

The surname Limato has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "limato," which means "polished" or "refined." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who worked as jewelers, metalworkers, or in similar trades that involved polishing or refining materials.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Limato name can be found in the historic records of the city of Florence, Italy. In a document dated 1372, a craftsman named Giovanni Limato was mentioned as a respected member of the local guild of metalworkers.

During the Renaissance period, the Limato name gained prominence in the city of Venice, where several members of the family were renowned for their expertise in the art of glassmaking. One such individual was Niccolò Limato (1488-1564), whose intricate glass sculptures and vases were highly sought after by noble patrons across Europe.

In the 17th century, the Limato family expanded beyond Italy, with some members settling in other parts of Europe. One notable figure was Antonio Limato (1623-1701), a Spanish painter who studied under the renowned artist Diego Velázquez and became known for his portraits of aristocratic families.

Another prominent individual bearing the Limato name was Maria Limato (1756-1832), an Italian botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the Mediterranean region. Her extensive collection of dried plant specimens is still preserved in the Natural History Museum in Naples.

In the 19th century, the Limato name found its way to the Americas, with immigrants from Italy settling in various parts of the United States and Latin America. One such individual was Enzo Limato (1862-1938), an Italian-American businessman who established a successful import-export company in New York City, dealing in luxury goods from Europe.

While the Limato surname is not among the most common in Italy or other parts of the world, it has a rich history and has been associated with various accomplished individuals over the centuries, particularly in the fields of craftsmanship, art, and science.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Limato

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

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

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