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

Profeta, 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 Profeta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Profeta in America

Profeta is the 30477th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Profeta surname appeared 766 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 Profeta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Profeta 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 Profeta

The surname Profeta has its roots in Italy, originating from the Italian word "profeta," which means "prophet." This name likely emerged during the Middle Ages, when religious fervor and devotion were widespread across Europe.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Profeta can be found in the historic archives of the city of Genoa, dating back to the 13th century. These records mention a family with the surname Profeta who were prominent merchants and traders in the maritime republic.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Profeta (c. 1310-1380) was a renowned scholar and theologian from Florence. He wrote several works on religious philosophy and was highly regarded for his intellectual contributions during the Renaissance period.

The name Profeta also appears in historical records from the Papal States, particularly in the regions surrounding Rome. In the 16th century, a family called the Profeta di Trastevere resided in the Trastevere district of Rome, where they were respected members of the local community.

During the Italian Renaissance, a painter named Bartolomeo Profeta (c. 1490-1560) gained recognition for his religious works and frescoes adorning various churches in central Italy. His artistic legacy is preserved in several museums and galleries across the region.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Giuseppe Profeta (1762-1835) was a prominent lawyer and judge in Naples. He played a significant role in the legal reforms implemented during the Napoleonic era in southern Italy.

As the Profeta surname spread across Italy and beyond, it was sometimes adapted to different spellings, such as Profetha or Profetta, reflecting regional linguistic variations and customs.

Throughout history, the Profeta name has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, artists, lawyers, and religiously inclined families, reflecting the spiritual connotations of the name's origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Profeta

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

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

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