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

Patina, 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 Patina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Patina in America

Patina is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Patina surname appeared 185 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 Patina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Patina 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 Patina

The surname PATINA is derived from the Latin word "patina," which means a thin green or brown coating formed on the surface of bronze or similar metals by oxidation over a long period. It is believed that the name originated in Italy, where it was likely a descriptive nickname given to someone who worked with bronze or other metals.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname PATINA can be traced back to the 13th century in various Italian city-states, such as Florence, Venice, and Genoa. These regions were known for their skilled artisans and metalworkers, making it plausible that the name arose as a descriptor for someone skilled in working with patinated metals.

In the 14th century, the name PATINA appears in several historical records, including tax rolls and guild registers of metalworkers and artisans in various Italian cities. This further reinforces the connection between the name and the metalworking trade.

One notable individual with the surname PATINA was Giovanni Patina, a renowned goldsmith and metalworker who lived in Florence during the early 15th century (c. 1390-1460). His exquisite works in bronze and gold were highly sought after by the wealthy and influential families of the time.

Another prominent figure was Luca Patina (1457-1524), a Venetian sculptor and architect who was known for his contributions to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Venice and its surrounding areas.

In the 16th century, the name PATINA spread beyond Italy as Italian artisans and metalworkers migrated to other parts of Europe. For instance, records show a family by the name of Patina residing in Antwerp, Belgium, during this period, where they were involved in the local metalworking industry.

As the centuries progressed, the surname PATINA continued to be associated with various trades involving metal, such as blacksmithing, coppersmithing, and even alchemy. In the 18th century, a notable figure named Antonio Patina (1725-1798) gained recognition as a skilled alchemist and metallurgist in Milan.

While the name PATINA originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by Italian immigrants and their descendants. Some examples of notable individuals with this surname include the French sculptor Claude Patina (1876-1954) and the American artist and illustrator Salvatore Patina (1909-1984).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Patina

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

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

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