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

Notaro, 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 Notaro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Notaro in America

Notaro is the 18366th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Notaro surname appeared 1,508 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 Notaro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Notaro 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 Notaro

The surname Notaro is of Italian origin, originating from the southern regions of Italy, particularly Naples and Campania. The name is derived from the medieval Italian word "notaro," meaning a notary or scribe.

The earliest known reference to the Notaro surname can be traced back to the 13th century in historical records from the Kingdom of Naples. During this time, the profession of a notary held significant importance, as they were responsible for recording and validating legal documents, contracts, and official acts.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the Notaro surname was Jacopo Notaro, a renowned notary who lived in Naples during the late 13th century. He was renowned for his meticulous record-keeping and played a crucial role in preserving important legal documents of that era.

In the 14th century, the Notaro family gained prominence in the city of Salerno, where they held influential positions within the local government and church authorities. Matteo Notaro (1300-1368) was a notable figure, serving as the Bishop of Salerno from 1349 until his death.

The Notaro surname also has connections to the island of Sicily, where it is believed to have been introduced by Italian settlers during the Norman conquest of the region in the 11th century. One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname in Sicily is found in the Monreale Cathedral archives, which mention a certain Guglielmo Notaro (1225-1292), a skilled architect and stonemason who contributed to the construction of the iconic cathedral.

During the Renaissance period, the Notaro family flourished in the city of Naples, producing several notable figures. Francesco Notaro (1450-1520) was a renowned humanist scholar and poet, known for his contributions to the revival of classical literature and his patronage of the arts.

Another prominent individual was Cesare Notaro (1570-1638), a celebrated painter and architect who worked extensively in Naples and Rome. His most famous works include the frescoes in the Church of San Severo al Pendino in Naples and the design of the Palazzo Notaro, a magnificent Renaissance palace that still stands today.

Throughout the centuries, the Notaro surname has been associated with various professions, including law, academia, art, and government. Although the name's origins are rooted in the occupation of a notary, it has transcended its original meaning and become a distinguished Italian surname with a rich historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Notaro

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

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

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