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

Pratti, 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 Pratti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pratti in America

Pratti is the 82317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pratti surname appeared 229 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 Pratti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pratti 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 Pratti

The surname Pratti is of Italian origin, originating in the region of Tuscany during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "prato," meaning "meadow" or "field," suggesting that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near or worked in a meadow or field.

The earliest recorded instances of the Pratti surname can be traced back to the 13th century, where it appeared in various documents and records from the city of Florence and its surrounding areas. One notable early bearer of the name was Giovanni di Pratti, a prominent merchant and banker who lived in Florence during the late 13th century.

As the Pratti family grew and spread throughout Italy, variations in the spelling of the name began to appear, such as Prati, Pradi, and Pradi. These variations often reflected regional dialects or the whims of local scribes.

In the 15th century, the Pratti name gained further prominence with the birth of Francesco Pratti (1494-1570), a renowned Renaissance painter and sculptor from the town of Siena. His works can still be seen in various churches and galleries throughout Tuscany.

Another notable bearer of the Pratti surname was Matteo Pratti (1618-1699), a Baroque painter and architect from Rome. He was known for his religious paintings and frescoes, many of which adorned the churches and palaces of the city.

During the 18th century, the name Pratti appeared in various historical records from the Italian states, including the birth of Antonio Pratti (1733-1799), a celebrated composer and violinist from Padua. His works were highly acclaimed and performed throughout Europe during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Pratti (1815-1888) was a prominent Italian politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Italy from 1870 to 1876. He played a crucial role in the unification of Italy and the establishment of the modern Italian state.

As the Pratti family spread across Italy and beyond, the name continued to be carried by individuals of note, such as the 20th century Italian sculptor and painter, Gianni Pratti (1920-1995), whose works were exhibited in galleries throughout Europe and the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pratti

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

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

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