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

Nti, 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 Nti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nti in America

Nti is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nti surname appeared 164 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 Nti.

The history of the last name Nti

The surname NTI is believed to have originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It first appeared in the southern regions of the country, particularly in the areas around Naples and Salerno. The name may have derived from the Latin word "ante," meaning "before" or "prior to," suggesting that it was initially used as a descriptive name.

One of the earliest known records of the NTI surname dates back to the 13th century, when a family with this name was mentioned in a manuscript from the city of Amalfi. This document referred to a certain Matteo NTI, who was a prominent merchant involved in the thriving trade between the Italian coastal cities and the eastern Mediterranean.

In the 14th century, the NTI name appeared in several municipal records from the city of Naples. One notable individual from this period was Giovanni NTI, a renowned architect who contributed to the construction of several churches and palaces in the city.

During the Renaissance, the NTI family gained prominence in the arts and literature. Benedetto NTI (1490-1559) was a celebrated painter from Florence, known for his religious works and portraiture. His contemporary, Antonio NTI (1503-1573), was a renowned poet and scholar who served as a tutor to the children of prestigious families in Rome.

In the 17th century, the NTI name spread to other parts of Italy, particularly in the north. Marco NTI (1620-1687) was a prominent lawyer and jurist from Milan, who authored several influential treatises on legal matters.

Throughout history, the NTI surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Nti, Ntii, and Ntei, reflecting regional dialects and scribal practices. It has also been associated with certain place names, such as Antignano, a town in Tuscany, suggesting potential connections to specific locations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nti

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

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 Nti 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.

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

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