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

Piatti, 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 Piatti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Piatti in America

Piatti is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Piatti surname appeared 189 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 Piatti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Piatti 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 Piatti

The surname Piatti has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Piedmont. It is believed to have emerged in the late 15th or early 16th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "piatto," which means "plate" or "dish." This suggests that the name may have originated as an occupational surname, referring to someone who made or sold plates or dishes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Piatti can be found in the records of the town of Cuneo, located in the province of Piedmont. In the 16th century, there are mentions of a family named Piatti residing in the area. This family may have been involved in the production or trade of pottery or ceramic dishes, leading to the adoption of the surname.

During the Renaissance period, the name Piatti gained prominence in the city of Milan. A notable figure from this time was Gian Francesco Piatti, a prominent architect who lived from 1525 to 1599. He was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Milan, including the Church of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore.

In the 17th century, the Piatti family expanded their influence beyond Italy. One member, Carlo Piatti, was a renowned composer and violinist who lived from 1622 to 1688. He served as the court musician for the Dukes of Mantua and his compositions were widely performed throughout Europe.

As the centuries progressed, the name Piatti continued to be associated with various professions and artistic pursuits. In the 19th century, Alfredo Piatti (1822-1901) was a celebrated Italian cellist and composer. He was widely regarded as one of the greatest cellists of his time and performed extensively throughout Europe and the United States.

Another notable figure was Cesare Piatti (1815-1879), an Italian sculptor who gained recognition for his works in marble and bronze. His sculptures can be found in various museums and public spaces across Italy and Europe.

The name Piatti has also been associated with several place names in Italy. For example, there is a town called Piatti in the province of Vercelli, Piedmont. Additionally, there is a place called Piatti di Mondavio in the region of Marche, which may have derived its name from the presence of a Piatti family in the area.

While the surname Piatti has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to immigration. However, the historical records and notable figures mentioned above provide a glimpse into the rich heritage and origins of this surname within the Italian context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Piatti

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

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

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