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

Multari, 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 Multari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Multari in America

Multari is the 69793rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Multari surname appeared 281 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 Multari.

We can also compare 2010 data for Multari 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 Multari

The surname Multari has its roots in Italy, with the earliest records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "multo," meaning "many" or "multiple," likely referring to a family with numerous members or branches.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Multari can be found in the archives of the city of Naples, where a certain Giovanni Multari was mentioned in a legal document from 1472. This suggests that the name was already established in southern Italy during that time period.

In the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Milan and Genoa, the name Multari can be traced back to the 16th century. Records from the Archivio di Stato di Milano (State Archives of Milan) contain several references to individuals bearing this surname, indicating that the name had spread across different parts of the Italian peninsula.

A notable figure bearing the Multari surname was Francesco Multari, a renowned artist and sculptor from Palermo, Sicily, who lived from 1680 to 1752. His works, including several religious sculptures, can still be admired in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

Another individual of historical significance was Antonio Multari, a prominent lawyer and politician from Naples, who served as a magistrate during the late 18th century. His contributions to the legal system and his involvement in local politics left a lasting impact on the city's governance.

In the 19th century, the Multari name gained prominence in the field of medicine, with Dr. Gaetano Multari (1812-1892) being recognized as a pioneering physician and researcher in the field of infectious diseases. His groundbreaking work on the prevention and treatment of cholera and malaria earned him widespread acclaim.

The 20th century saw the rise of Emilio Multari (1905-1984), a celebrated Italian writer and journalist known for his poignant novels and short stories that captured the essence of rural life in southern Italy. His literary works earned him numerous awards and accolades during his lifetime.

While the name Multari has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration. However, the earliest records and historical references remain deeply rooted in the Italian peninsula, spanning several centuries and encompassing various fields, from art and law to medicine and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Multari

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

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

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