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

Scata, 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 Scata surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Scata in America

Scata is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Scata surname appeared 147 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 Scata.

We can also compare 2010 data for Scata 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 Scata

The surname Scata originated from the Lombardic region of northern Italy, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "scatum," meaning a steep or rocky area, suggesting that the name's bearers may have lived near a cliff or mountainous terrain.

In the early medieval period, the Scata surname was particularly prevalent in the towns and villages surrounding the city of Bergamo, situated in the foothills of the Italian Alps. Historical records indicate that the earliest known mention of the name appears in a local census from the year 1096, listing a family by the name of "Scata de Monterosso."

The Scata name can be traced through various ancient documents, including property deeds and municipal records from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable example is a land grant from 1287, where a certain Giacomo Scata was granted a parcel of land in the village of Calepio, near Bergamo.

In the 15th century, the Scata family gained prominence in the region, with several members holding influential positions in the local government and clergy. One such figure was Guido Scata, a prominent lawyer and statesman who served as a magistrate in Bergamo during the latter half of the 1400s.

As the centuries progressed, the Scata surname spread beyond the confines of northern Italy. In the late 16th century, a branch of the family relocated to the island of Sicily, where they established themselves as landowners and merchants in the city of Palermo. A notable Sicilian bearer of the name was Giovanni Scata (1578-1643), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who founded a hospital and orphanage in Palermo.

Another notable figure with the Scata surname was Alessandro Scata (1680-1745), a Neapolitan painter and engraver who gained recognition for his religious artworks and portraits of nobility. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout southern Italy.

In the 19th century, the Scata name found its way to the Americas, carried by Italian immigrants seeking new opportunities. One such immigrant was Vincenzo Scata (1822-1892), who settled in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and became a successful businessman and landowner.

Throughout its history, the surname Scata has been associated with various professions and achievements, from lawyers and statesmen to artists and entrepreneurs. While its origins can be traced back to the rugged landscapes of northern Italy, the name has since spread across continents, carrying with it a rich legacy of perseverance and ambition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Scata

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

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

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