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

Nittoli, 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 Nittoli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nittoli in America

Nittoli is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nittoli surname appeared 163 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 Nittoli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nittoli 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 Nittoli

The surname NITTOLI originated in Italy, with roots tracing back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Italian word "nittolo," which means "nest" or "small nest." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a remote or secluded area, likened to a small nest.

The earliest recorded instances of the name NITTOLI can be found in medieval records from the regions of Calabria and Sicily in southern Italy. Some variations in spelling include Nittole, Nittola, and Nittole.

One of the earliest known bearers of the NITTOLI surname was Pietro Nittoli, a nobleman from Catania, Sicily, who lived in the late 13th century. Records indicate that he was a prominent landowner and played a significant role in local politics during that time.

In the 15th century, the name appears in historical documents related to the city of Cosenza, in the province of Calabria. A notable figure from this period was Antonio Nittoli, a respected scholar and professor of philosophy at the University of Cosenza in the 1470s.

During the Renaissance, the NITTOLI name gained further prominence with the birth of Giulio Nittoli (1524-1592), a renowned painter and architect from Naples. His works can still be seen in various churches and palaces throughout southern Italy.

Another influential figure was Giacomo Nittoli (1688-1754), a Sicilian clergyman who served as the Bishop of Cefalù from 1732 until his death. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and social welfare initiatives within his diocese.

In the 19th century, the NITTOLI surname was associated with Giuseppe Nittoli (1817-1892), a prominent lawyer and politician from Reggio Calabria. He played a crucial role in the unification of Italy and served as a deputy in the first Italian parliament after the Risorgimento.

While the NITTOLI name has maintained a strong presence in southern Italy, particularly in Calabria and Sicily, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nittoli

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

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

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