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

Nicoletti, 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 Nicoletti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nicoletti in America

Nicoletti is the 10717th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nicoletti surname appeared 2,981 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Nicoletti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nicoletti 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 Nicoletti

The surname Nicoletti originates from Italy, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is a patronymic surname, derived from the given name Nicola, which is the Italian form of Nicholas. The name Nicholas itself has Greek origins, stemming from the words "nikos" meaning "victory" and "laos" meaning "people."

Nicoletti is believed to have first emerged in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, where it was initially spelled as Nicoletti or Niccoletti. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval documents from these areas, dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Nicoletti name was Guido Nicoletti, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in Florence during the late 13th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the city's wool trade and held significant influence within the local guilds.

In the 15th century, a branch of the Nicoletti family settled in the town of Pistoia, located in the Tuscan region. Here, they became known as skilled artisans and craftsmen, particularly in the fields of metalwork and jewelry making. One notable figure from this era was Giulio Nicoletti, a renowned goldsmith who created intricate pieces for the nobility and wealthy patrons.

As the Nicoletti surname spread across Italy, it gained recognition in various fields. In the 16th century, a scholar named Cesare Nicoletti made significant contributions to the study of classical literature and philosophy. His works were widely circulated among the intellectual circles of the time.

During the 17th century, the Nicoletti family established a presence in the city of Naples, where they were involved in the legal profession. One prominent member was Girolamo Nicoletti, a respected lawyer and judge who served in the Neapolitan court system.

In more recent times, the Nicoletti surname has been associated with notable individuals in various fields. For example, Giambattista Nicoletti (1829-1905) was an Italian painter known for his landscape and genre works, while Piero Nicoletti (1914-1992) was a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in Rome and other Italian cities.

These are just a few examples of the rich history and diverse backgrounds associated with the Nicoletti surname. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Italy, the name has since spread across the globe, carried by generations of individuals who have contributed to various aspects of society and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nicoletti

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

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

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