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

Rivota, 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 Rivota surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rivota in America

Rivota is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rivota surname appeared 118 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 Rivota.

The history of the last name Rivota

The surname RIVOTA has its origins in the Sicilian region of Italy, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "rivota," which means "a turn" or "a twist," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a winding road or river.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name RIVOTA can be found in a Sicilian census record from the year 1286, where a family with the surname is listed as residing in the town of Palermo. In the 14th century, the name appears in various legal documents and property records in the region of Trapani, indicating that the RIVOTA family had established roots in different parts of Sicily.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure with the surname RIVOTA was Giovanni RIVOTA (1445-1521), a renowned artist and architect who was commissioned to design and construct several churches and palaces in Palermo and its surrounding areas. His most famous work is the Chiesa del Santissimo Salvatore, a stunning example of Sicilian Baroque architecture.

In the 17th century, a RIVOTA family settled in the town of Marsala, where they became successful merchants and landowners. One member of this family, Domenico RIVOTA (1628-1699), was a respected scholar and author who wrote several treatises on Sicilian history and culture.

Another significant figure with the RIVOTA surname was Maria RIVOTA (1789-1856), a celebrated opera singer who performed in some of the most prestigious theaters in Italy and across Europe. She was particularly renowned for her roles in the operas of Vincenzo Bellini and Gaetano Donizetti.

While the RIVOTA surname originated in Sicily, over the centuries, it has spread to other parts of Italy and even beyond the country's borders. Some variations in spelling, such as RIVOTTA and RIVOTI, have also emerged, but the core meaning and origin of the name remain rooted in the Sicilian heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rivota

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

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 Rivota 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.

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

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