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

Molteni, 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 Molteni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Molteni in America

Molteni is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Molteni surname appeared 148 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 Molteni.

We can also compare 2010 data for Molteni 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 Molteni

The surname Molteni originated in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "molteni," which means "many" or "numerous." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who had a large family or came from a populous area.

The earliest recorded instances of the Molteni surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various documents and records from the time. For example, there are references to individuals with this surname in the historical archives of Milan and Pavia, two prominent cities in Lombardy.

One notable figure bearing the Molteni name was Gaspare Molteni (1537-1612), an Italian painter from Milan who specialized in religious artwork. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy, showcasing the artistic talent associated with this surname.

Another prominent individual was Francesco Molteni (1618-1680), a renowned architect from Lombardy who played a significant role in the design and construction of several iconic buildings in Milan, including the Church of San Fedele and the Palazzo Litta.

In the 19th century, Eugenio Molteni (1824-1898) made a name for himself as a successful entrepreneur and industrialist. He founded the Molteni & C. furniture company in Brianza, a region near Milan, which continues to be a leading manufacturer of high-end Italian furniture to this day.

Moving into the 20th century, Vittorio Molteni (1917-1999) was a celebrated Italian cyclist who won multiple stages of the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France, solidifying his place in the annals of Italian sporting history.

It's worth noting that the Molteni surname has also been associated with various place names in northern Italy, such as Molteno, a comune in the province of Lecco, and Molteni, a frazione (subdivision) of the comune of Barzago, in the province of Lecco. These place names likely contributed to the spread and evolution of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Molteni

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

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

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