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

Nito, 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 Nito surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nito in America

Nito is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nito surname appeared 181 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 Nito.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nito 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 Nito

The surname NITO has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Latin word "nitidus," which means "shining" or "bright."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname NITO can be found in a document from the city of Naples, dated around 1350. This document mentions a certain Giovanni NITO, who was a merchant and landowner in the area. Another early reference is from the nearby town of Salerno, where a family by the name of NITO is mentioned in a municipal record from the late 15th century.

During the Renaissance period, the NITO surname gained prominence in the city of Naples. Several notable figures from this time bore this name, including the artist and architect Girolamo NITO (1522-1588), who was responsible for the design of several churches and palaces in the city. Another prominent figure was the philosopher and scholar Pietro NITO (1548-1612), who taught at the University of Naples and wrote extensively on topics ranging from logic to ethics.

As the centuries passed, the NITO surname spread to other parts of Italy and beyond. In the 18th century, a branch of the family migrated to the island of Sicily, where they established themselves in the city of Palermo. One of the most notable figures from this Sicilian branch was the writer and poet Giuseppe NITO (1782-1856), whose works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

Moving into the 19th century, the NITO surname can be found in various parts of Europe, as well as in the Americas. One prominent individual was the Italian-American engineer and inventor Antonio NITO (1835-1912), who was born in Naples but later immigrated to the United States. He is credited with several important innovations in the field of mechanical engineering and held numerous patents for his inventions.

Throughout its long history, the surname NITO has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, ranging from artists and scholars to entrepreneurs and inventors. While the specific origins of the name may be shrouded in the mists of time, its enduring presence across multiple generations and geographic regions serves as a testament to its rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nito

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

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

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