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

Scurti, 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 Scurti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Scurti in America

Scurti is the 64559th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Scurti surname appeared 308 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 Scurti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Scurti 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 Scurti

The surname SCURTI originates from Italy, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "curtus," meaning "short" or "small," potentially referring to a person's physical stature or distinguishing characteristic.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SCURTI name can be found in the Florentine Codex, a 16th-century manuscript documenting the history and culture of the Aztec people. This reference suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have been involved in the exploration and colonization of the Americas during the Renaissance era.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Giovanni SCURTI (1310-1378) gained recognition as a skilled architect and sculptor in the city of Venice. His contributions to the construction of the iconic St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace have been well-documented in historical records.

During the Renaissance period, the SCURTI family established a strong presence in the Italian city-state of Genoa. Marco SCURTI (1451-1523), a renowned merchant and diplomat, played a pivotal role in facilitating trade relations between Genoa and the Ottoman Empire, enabling the exchange of goods and cultural influences.

In the 18th century, Antonio SCURTI (1712-1792) was a distinguished Italian physician and scholar. His pioneering work on the study of anatomy and physiology earned him widespread recognition, and he is credited with establishing one of the first medical schools in the city of Naples.

Another prominent figure bearing the SCURTI name was Francesca SCURTI (1824-1901), a celebrated Italian opera singer. Her exceptional vocal talents and captivating performances on the stages of Milan, Rome, and Vienna made her a beloved figure in the world of classical music during the 19th century.

Throughout history, the SCURTI surname has been associated with various variations and regional spellings, such as SCURTINI, SCURTELLA, and SCURTONE, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the Italian peninsula. These variations often indicate specific geographical origins or familial lineages within the broader SCURTI surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Scurti

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

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

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