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

Lucatorto, 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 Lucatorto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lucatorto in America

Lucatorto is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lucatorto surname appeared 151 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 Lucatorto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lucatorto 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 Lucatorto

The surname Lucatorto originates from Italy, specifically the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where it first appeared in historical records during the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian words "luca" and "torto," translating to "curved or crooked stream." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a winding river or stream.

One of the earliest references to the Lucatorto name can be found in a manuscript from the city of Perugia, dated 1287. In this document, a man named Giovanni Lucatorto is mentioned as a landowner in the surrounding countryside. Additionally, the name appears in tax records from the Florentine Republic in the late 14th century, indicating that members of the Lucatorto family had established themselves in the region.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Francesco Lucatorto (born around 1420) was a prominent merchant and banker in the city of Siena. His success in trade allowed him to accumulate significant wealth and influence, leading to his involvement in local politics and civic affairs.

During the Renaissance period, the Lucatorto name was also associated with the arts. Tommaso Lucatorto (1495-1568), a skilled sculptor and architect, was commissioned to design several churches and public buildings in the region of Tuscany, including the Chiesa di San Filippo Neri in Siena.

Another individual of note was Gaspare Lucatorto (1625-1701), a Jesuit priest and scholar who taught philosophy and theology at various universities in Italy. He was widely respected for his extensive knowledge and published several treatises on religious subjects.

In the 18th century, the name Lucatorto appeared in connection with the Italian nobility. Marco Lucatorto (1712-1785) was a nobleman from Perugia who served as a diplomat and ambassador for the Papal States, representing the Holy See in various European courts.

Throughout its history, the surname Lucatorto has retained its ties to the Italian regions where it originated, particularly Tuscany and Umbria. While variations in spelling may have occurred over time, the name's distinct roots and meaning have remained closely linked to its geographical and cultural origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lucatorto

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

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

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