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

Patroni, 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 Patroni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Patroni in America

Patroni is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Patroni surname appeared 131 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 Patroni.

We can also compare 2010 data for Patroni 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 Patroni

The surname Patroni has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "patronus," which means "protector" or "patron." The name was initially prevalent in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna.

One of the earliest documented instances of the Patroni surname can be found in a manuscript from the city of Siena, dated 1472. This record mentions a certain Giovanni Patroni, who was a respected merchant and landowner in the area.

During the Renaissance period, the Patroni family played a significant role in the cultural and political landscape of Florence. Notably, Lorenzo Patroni (1456-1524) was a renowned humanist scholar and diplomat who served as an ambassador for the Florentine Republic.

In the 17th century, the Patroni name appears in several ecclesiastical records. Father Antonio Patroni (1612-1689) was a prominent Jesuit priest and theologian who authored several works on moral philosophy and Christian ethics.

As the Patroni family spread across Italy, they established roots in various regions, including Naples and Sicily. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the town of Patroni Griffi, located in the province of Lecce, Puglia. This town was likely named after the Patroni family, reflecting their influence and prominence in the area.

One of the most notable figures in the Patroni family was Giulio Cesare Patroni (1723-1805), a celebrated architect and engineer from Naples. He is best known for his work on the Royal Palace of Caserta, a magnificent Baroque-style palace that was commissioned by King Charles III of Naples.

Throughout the centuries, the Patroni surname has been associated with numerous notable individuals, including writers, artists, and political figures. For instance, Vincenzo Patroni (1819-1884) was an Italian painter known for his historical and religious works, while Ferdinando Patroni (1855-1931) was a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Patroni

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

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

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