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

Livoti, 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 Livoti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Livoti in America

Livoti is the 48256th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Livoti surname appeared 438 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 Livoti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Livoti 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 Livoti

The surname Livoti has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged sometime during the Middle Ages, between the 5th and 15th centuries.

One theory suggests that Livoti is derived from the Italian word "livido," which means "bruise" or "discoloration of the skin." This could indicate that the name may have been a descriptive nickname initially given to someone with a distinctive physical characteristic or perhaps a profession related to medicine or healing.

Another possible origin is that Livoti is a variant or a localized spelling of the name "Levito," which comes from the Latin word "levitas," meaning "lightness" or "levity." This could suggest that the name was once associated with someone known for their light-hearted or cheerful demeanor.

In terms of historical references, the earliest known recording of the Livoti surname can be found in medieval Italian documents from the 13th century. One notable example is a record from the city of Naples, where a certain Guglielmo Livoti was mentioned as a landowner in 1278.

As for place names, the surname Livoti may have connections to the town of Livoti, located in the province of Potenza, in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. This town's name likely shares a similar etymology to the surname, further reinforcing the Italian origins of Livoti.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Livoti have made their mark. One such person was Giovanni Livoti (1559-1632), a prominent Italian jurist and legal scholar from Naples. Another was Antonio Livoti (1684-1749), a celebrated painter from the Baroque period, known for his religious works and murals in churches across southern Italy.

In the literary world, Domenico Livoti (1807-1872) was an Italian poet and writer from Calabria, renowned for his sonnets and lyrical compositions. Additionally, Giuseppe Livoti (1841-1914) was a notable Italian politician and statesman who served as a deputy in the Italian parliament during the late 19th century.

Moving forward in time, Gaetano Livoti (1910-1992) was a respected Italian architect and urban planner who contributed significantly to the post-war reconstruction and development of several cities in southern Italy.

These examples highlight the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals who have carried the surname Livoti throughout history, firmly rooted in the cultural and geographical landscape of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Livoti

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

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

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