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

Macato, 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 Macato surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Macato in America

Macato is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Macato surname appeared 123 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 Macato.

The history of the last name Macato

The surname MACATO has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Latin word "macatus," which means "spotted" or "stained." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to describe someone with a notable physical characteristic, such as a birthmark or a skin condition.

The earliest known reference to the MACATO surname can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of historical documents from the Lombard period in Italy. In this record, a certain Gianni MACATO is mentioned as a landowner in the region of Tuscany around the year 1275.

During the Renaissance, the MACATO family was prominent in the city of Florence. One notable figure from this period was Filippo MACATO (1450-1520), a renowned architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in the city.

In the 17th century, the MACATO name gained prominence in the Venetian Republic. Marco MACATO (1612-1678) was a successful merchant and trader, known for his involvement in the lucrative spice trade with the East Indies.

As the centuries passed, members of the MACATO family dispersed across different regions of Italy and beyond. In the 19th century, a branch of the family settled in the Piedmont region, where Giuseppe MACATO (1825-1892) became a respected winemaker and vineyard owner.

Another notable figure was Francesca MACATO (1890-1962), a pioneering Italian feminist and activist who fought for women's rights and suffrage in the early 20th century.

While the name MACATO is not among the most common surnames in Italy today, it has left a lasting mark on the country's history, with individuals from this family contributing to various fields, including architecture, commerce, viticulture, and social activism.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Macato

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

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 Macato 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.

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

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