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

Retuta, 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 Retuta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Retuta in America

Retuta is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Retuta surname appeared 151 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 Retuta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Retuta 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 Retuta

The surname RETUTA is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany, Italy during the 14th century. It is derived from the Italian word "rete" meaning "net" or "mesh," and the suffix "-uta" which is a diminutive form, suggesting a small or little net. This likely referred to an occupation or trade involving the making or use of nets, such as fishing or hunting.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name RETUTA can be found in a document from the city of Florence, dated 1372, which mentions a certain Pietro RETUTA, a fisherman by trade. The name also appears in several other historical records from the region, including legal documents, tax records, and church registries throughout the 15th and 16th centuries.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the surname RETUTA was Giulio RETUTA (1486-1556), a renowned painter from Siena who specialized in religious frescos and altarpieces. His works can still be admired in various churches and museums throughout Tuscany.

In the 17th century, a branch of the RETUTA family settled in the city of Naples, where they became prominent merchants and traders. One of their descendants, Antonio RETUTA (1612-1679), was a successful businessman and philanthropist who donated a substantial portion of his wealth to the construction of a local hospital.

Another notable figure was Giorgio RETUTA (1738-1802), a scholar and linguist from Florence who authored several influential works on Italian grammar and lexicography. He is credited with contributing to the standardization of the Italian language during the Age of Enlightenment.

In the 19th century, the name RETUTA gained some prominence in the field of politics. Giuseppe RETUTA (1812-1876) was a lawyer and statesman from Tuscany who served as a member of the Italian parliament during the early years of the unified Kingdom of Italy.

While the surname RETUTA is not as common today as it once was in its region of origin, it has been carried to various parts of the world through migration and continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of Italian heritage and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Retuta

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

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

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