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

Noto, 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 Noto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Noto in America

Noto is the 9810th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Noto surname appeared 3,300 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 Noto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Noto 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 Noto

The surname NOTO has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern region of Sicily. It is believed to have derived from a place name, which was a common practice during the Middle Ages when surnames began to emerge.

One theory suggests that NOTO is derived from the Italian town of Noto, located in the province of Syracuse, Sicily. This town traces its roots back to the 8th century BC when it was founded by the Sicilian Greeks. The name "Noto" is thought to come from the Greek word "nótos," meaning "south wind."

Another theory proposes that NOTO may have originated from the Latin word "notus," meaning "known" or "famous." This could indicate that the surname was initially given to someone who was well-known or had achieved a certain level of prominence within their community.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname NOTO date back to the 14th century in various historical records and manuscripts from Sicily. One notable example is a document from 1372, which mentions a certain Bartolomeo NOTO, a merchant from the city of Palermo.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Vincenzo NOTO (1435-1499) was a renowned architect and engineer responsible for the design and construction of several important buildings and fortifications in Sicily, including the Castello di Mussomeli.

During the 16th century, the NOTO surname spread beyond Sicily to other parts of Italy. Girolamo NOTO (1520-1592), a skilled goldsmith from Naples, was renowned for his exquisite craftsmanship and was commissioned to create various works for the nobility and clergy.

In the 17th century, the name NOTO appeared in association with several religious figures. Tommaso NOTO (1627-1696) was a Jesuit priest and philosopher who taught at the University of Palermo and authored several theological treatises.

Moving into the 18th century, Giuseppe NOTO (1718-1778) was a renowned painter and fresco artist from Palermo, whose works adorned numerous churches and palaces throughout Sicily.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname NOTO who have left their mark on history, contributing to various fields such as architecture, art, religion, and commerce throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Noto

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

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

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