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

Nasuti, 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 Nasuti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nasuti in America

Nasuti is the 59017th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nasuti surname appeared 343 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 Nasuti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nasuti 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 Nasuti

The surname Nasuti has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "naso," meaning nose, and the suffix "-uti," indicating a characteristic or attribute. The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname referring to someone with a prominent or distinctive nose.

Nasuti is believed to have emerged in the regions of Abruzzo and Molise, located in central and southern Italy, respectively. The earliest known records of the name appear in historical documents and manuscripts from these areas, dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries.

One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the surname Nasuti was Giacomo Nasuti, a nobleman from the town of Vasto in Abruzzo, who lived in the late 14th century. He was mentioned in local records as a landowner and influential figure in the region.

Another notable figure was Nicola Nasuti, a renowned painter from the city of Teramo in Abruzzo, who lived in the 16th century. His works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout the region, showcasing the artistic talent associated with this surname.

In the 17th century, Francesco Nasuti, a scholar and writer from the town of Lanciano in Abruzzo, gained recognition for his literary works and contributions to the advancement of education in the area.

The name Nasuti also has ties to place names in Italy. For instance, the village of Nasuti in the province of Campobasso, Molise, likely derived its name from the presence of families bearing this surname in the area.

Throughout history, several other individuals with the surname Nasuti have left their mark in various fields, including Francesco Antonio Nasuti, a composer and musician from Naples who lived in the 18th century, and Guglielmo Nasuti, a prominent lawyer and judge from Rome in the 19th century.

The surname Nasuti continues to be prevalent in Italy, particularly in the regions of Abruzzo, Molise, and surrounding areas, reflecting its deep-rooted history and cultural significance in these regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nasuti

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

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

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