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

Norato, 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 Norato surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Norato in America

Norato is the 48995th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Norato surname appeared 430 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 Norato.

We can also compare 2010 data for Norato 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 Norato

The surname Norato is believed to have originated in Italy, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "noratus," which means "well-known" or "celebrated." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who were renowned or held in high regard within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Norato surname can be found in historical documents from the 13th century, where it appears in various spellings such as "Noratus" and "Noratio." These early records indicate that the name was primarily concentrated in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria.

During the Renaissance era, the Norato name gained prominence, particularly in the city of Florence. In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Norato (1420-1492) was a respected scholar and humanist who contributed to the preservation and study of ancient Greek and Roman texts. His work played a significant role in the intellectual revival of the era.

Another prominent individual with the Norato surname was Bartolomeo Norato (1475-1541), a renowned architect from Siena. He is credited with designing several notable buildings, including the Palazzo Petrucci and the Church of San Giorgio, which still stand as architectural marvels in the city.

In the 17th century, the Norato name can be found in records from the town of Montefalco, in the province of Perugia. One notable figure from this era was Antonio Norato (1610-1678), a skilled painter whose works adorned the churches and palaces of the region.

Moving into the 18th century, the Norato family had established a presence in the city of Naples. Here, we find records of Vincenzo Norato (1718-1792), a prominent lawyer and jurist who served as a magistrate in the Neapolitan legal system.

As the centuries progressed, the Norato surname continued to be associated with various professions and areas of expertise, ranging from the arts and sciences to law and government. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its Italian roots and historical significance remain intact.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Norato

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

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

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