2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Logatto
Italian surname possibly derived from a dialectal term for a lodge or small house.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 109 Americans carry the last name Logatto. That puts it at #156,592 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,144,535 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Logatto surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
109
1 in 3,144,535
Census rank
#156,592
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
95
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 95 bearers of the surname Logatto in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156592nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Logatto, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Logatto
The surname Logatto has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Veneto. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "logato," which means "to hire or employ." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who were employed or hired for various occupations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Logatto surname can be found in the archives of the city of Venice, where a certain Bartolomeo Logatto is mentioned as a merchant in the year 1376. This record provides valuable insight into the presence and occupation of individuals bearing this surname in the bustling maritime city of Venice during the late Middle Ages.
In the 15th century, the Logatto name appears in several documents related to the Venetian Republic. One notable figure was Marco Logatto, a skilled artisan and glassmaker who lived in the famous Murano glassmaking district between 1420 and 1489. His contributions to the art of glassmaking during the Renaissance period have been well-documented.
As the Logatto family continued to establish itself in various parts of Italy, some members ventured beyond the borders of the Venetian Republic. In the 16th century, records show a Giovanni Logatto who settled in the city of Naples, where he worked as a merchant and trader. His life spanned from 1512 to 1587, and he played a role in the economic activities of the Neapolitan region.
Towards the end of the 17th century, the Logatto name gained prominence in the world of academia. Pietro Logatto, born in 1645 in Verona, was a renowned scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Padua. His writings on metaphysics and natural philosophy were highly regarded during his lifetime, which ended in 1721.
Another noteworthy figure was Lucrezia Logatto, a talented painter who lived in Venice during the 18th century. Born in 1708, she became known for her vibrant portraiture and was among the few female artists to gain recognition in the male-dominated art world of her time. Her works can still be found in various museums and private collections across Italy.
While the Logatto surname originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural and historical tapestry of the Italian peninsula, where individuals bearing this name have left their mark across various fields throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Logatto
Among Census respondents with the surname Logatto, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Logatto bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Logatto surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.8% · 92
- Hispanic or Latino3.2% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Logatto
Logatto appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-8 bearers (-7.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,228 places
2020
#156,592
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 95
-9 bearers (-8.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 548 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-7.1%) | Down 18,228 places |
| 2020 | #156,592 | 95 | 0.03 | -9 bearers (-8.7%) | Down 548 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Logatto surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #156,044 | #156,592 | -0.4% |
| Count | 104 | 95 | -8.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -20.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Logatto bearers went from 104 to 95 (-8.7% change). The surname moved down 548 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #156,592.
FAQ
Logatto surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Logatto?
Name Census estimates that about 109 living Americans carry the surname Logatto. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,144,535 residents.
How common is Logatto?
Logatto ranks #156,592 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 95 people with the surname Logatto. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (109), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Logatto.
Has Logatto become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Logatto went from 104 recorded bearers to 95. That is a decrease of 9 (-8.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #156,044 to #156,592.
What does the Census say about the background of Logatto?
Among Census respondents with the surname Logatto, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Logatto in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.8% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Logatto appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.8%), Hispanic (3.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Logatto (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Logatto mean?
Italian surname possibly derived from a dialectal term for a lodge or small house. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Logatto (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Logatto?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.