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

Platto, 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 Platto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Platto in America

Platto is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Platto surname appeared 102 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 Platto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Platto 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 Platto

The surname PLATTO is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "platus," meaning "broad" or "wide," possibly referring to a person's physical stature or build. The name may have initially been used as a nickname or descriptive term before becoming an established surname.

Records indicate that variations of the name, such as Plato and Platti, appeared in documents from the region of Tuscany as early as the 13th century. One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname PLATTO can be found in the Libro d'Oro della Nobiltà Venetian, a registry of Venetian nobility, dating back to the 15th century.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name PLATTO was Giovanni Battista Platto, a renowned architect and engineer from Milan. He was responsible for designing several significant buildings, including the Church of San Fedele and the Palazzo della Ragione.

Another individual of historical significance was Girolamo Platto, a Venetian merchant and explorer who traveled extensively throughout the Mediterranean and the Middle East in the late 16th century. His detailed accounts of his voyages provided valuable insights into the cultures and trade practices of the regions he visited.

During the 17th century, the PLATTO name gained prominence in the city of Naples, where several members of the family held influential positions within the local government and ecclesiastical circles. One such figure was Cardinal Antonio Platto, who served as the Archbishop of Naples from 1660 to 1679.

In the 18th century, the PLATTO family expanded their influence beyond Italy, with some members migrating to other parts of Europe. One notable individual from this period was Maximilian Platto, a German-born military officer who served in the Prussian Army during the Seven Years' War. He distinguished himself in several battles and was awarded the prestigious Order of the Black Eagle for his valor.

As the centuries progressed, the PLATTO surname continued to be represented in various fields, including the arts, sciences, and politics. In the 19th century, Giuseppe Platto, an Italian painter and sculptor, gained recognition for his works depicting scenes from classical mythology and Italian history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Platto

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

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

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