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

Natalie, 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 Natalie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Natalie in America

Natalie is the 32900th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Natalie surname appeared 697 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 Natalie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Natalie 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 Natalie

The surname Natalie is derived from the Latin name Natalia, which means "Christmas Day" or "birthday." It originates from the Italian and French regions, where it was initially used as a feminine given name before becoming a surname.

In Italy, the name Natalia was commonly given to girls born on or around Christmas Day, as it celebrates the birth of Christ. This tradition dates back to the early centuries of Christianity, and the name gained popularity across Europe during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Natalie can be found in the 14th century records of the Republic of Florence, where a family bearing this name is mentioned. It's believed that this family may have adopted the name Natalie as a surname due to its association with Christmas or perhaps as a reference to a notable ancestor born on that day.

In France, the name Natalie gained prominence during the Renaissance period, particularly among the nobility and aristocracy. It was often used as a given name for girls born on or around Christmas Day, but it also started to appear as a surname among some families.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname Natalie in France can be found in the 16th century records of the city of Bordeaux, where a merchant named Pierre Natalie is mentioned. This suggests that the name had already transitioned from a given name to a surname by that time.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Natalie, including:

1. Raphael Natalie (1640-1719), an Italian painter and architect known for his work in churches and palaces across Italy.
2. Marie-Claude Natalie (1703-1785), a French novelist and playwright who wrote several popular plays during the Enlightenment era.
3. Louis Natalie (1768-1842), a French military officer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte and was awarded the Legion of Honor for his bravery.
4. Ernesto Natalie (1820-1892), an Italian composer and musician known for his contributions to the development of opera in the 19th century.
5. Gabrielle Natalie (1876-1942), a French feminist and activist who campaigned for women's rights and suffrage in the early 20th century.

While the surname Natalie has its roots in Italy and France, it has since spread to various parts of the world, often retaining its association with Christmas and the nativity of Christ.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Natalie

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

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

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