2000
#13,596
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,048
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.76
Rare Last name
Natoli
Derived from the Italian town of Anatolia, likely referring to an ancestor's place of origin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,137 Americans carry the last name Natoli. That puts it at #15,179 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.62 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 160,390 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Natoli surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.1K
1 in 160,390
Census rank
#15,179
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,864 bearers of the surname Natoli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.62 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 15179th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Natoli, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Natoli
The surname Natoli has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Sicily. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "natale," meaning "Christmas" or "birth," which suggests that it may have been initially used as a nickname or a reference to someone born around the Christmas season.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Natoli surname can be found in the Sicilian town of Noto, where it is believed to have originated. This town, known for its stunning Baroque architecture, was rebuilt after a devastating earthquake in 1693. The Natoli family is mentioned in historical documents and records from this region, indicating their presence and influence in the local community.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Natoli (1320-1390) was a prominent scholar and philosopher from Palermo, Sicily. He made significant contributions to the study of logic and metaphysics, and his works were widely read and discussed during his lifetime and in subsequent centuries.
Another important historical figure bearing the Natoli surname was Francesco Natoli (1543-1616), a Sicilian architect and engineer who played a key role in the construction and fortification of several cities and structures in Sicily. His most notable works include the design of the city walls and fortifications of Palermo, as well as the Palazzo dei Normanni, the historic seat of the Sicilian government.
In the 18th century, Giuseppe Natoli (1720-1798) was a renowned Sicilian painter and artist who specialized in religious and mythological themes. His works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Sicily and Italy, and he was highly regarded for his technical skill and attention to detail.
During the 19th century, Salvatore Natoli (1808-1875) was a prominent Sicilian politician and statesman who played a significant role in the Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification. He served as a member of the Sicilian parliament and was known for his advocacy of liberal and democratic principles.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the Natoli surname throughout history, but the name has undoubtedly been carried by many more individuals who have contributed to the rich cultural and historical tapestry of Sicily and Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Natoli
Among Census respondents with the surname Natoli, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Natoli bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Natoli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.3% · 1,720
- Hispanic or Latino4.6% · 86
- Two or more races2.2% · 41
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 9
- Black or African American0.4% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Natoli
Natoli appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#14,564
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,046
-2 bearers (-0.1%)
Per 100,000 0.69
Rank movement Down 968 places
2020
#15,179
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,864
-182 bearers (-8.9%)
Per 100,000 0.62
Rank movement Down 615 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #13,596 | 2,048 | 0.76 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #14,564 | 2,046 | 0.69 | -2 bearers (-0.1%) | Down 968 places |
| 2020 | #15,179 | 1,864 | 0.62 | -182 bearers (-8.9%) | Down 615 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Natoli surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,564 | #15,179 | -4.2% |
| Count | 2,046 | 1,864 | -8.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.69 | 0.62 | -9.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Natoli bearers went from 2,046 to 1,864 (-8.9% change). The surname moved down 615 positions in the national ranking, going from #14,564 to #15,179.
FAQ
Natoli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Natoli?
Name Census estimates that about 2,137 living Americans carry the surname Natoli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 160,390 residents.
How common is Natoli?
Natoli ranks #15,179 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.62 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,864 people with the surname Natoli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,137), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.62 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.62 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Natoli.
Has Natoli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Natoli went from 2,046 recorded bearers to 1,864. That is a decrease of 182 (-8.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #14,564 to #15,179.
What does the Census say about the background of Natoli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Natoli, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Two or More Races (2.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Natoli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.3% (1,720 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Natoli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.3%), Hispanic (4.6%), Two or More Races (2.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Natoli (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Natoli mean?
Derived from the Italian town of Anatolia, likely referring to an ancestor's place of origin. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Natoli (0.62 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Natoli?
See how many people have the surname Natoli on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.