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

Settanni, 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 Settanni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Settanni in America

Settanni is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Settanni surname appeared 168 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 Settanni.

We can also compare 2010 data for Settanni 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 Settanni

The surname Settanni is of Italian origin, specifically from the southern regions of Italy, such as Sicily and Calabria. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, likely between the 12th and 15th centuries.

Settanni is derived from the Italian word "sette," meaning "seven," and "anni," meaning "years." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person's age or a significant event that occurred after seven years. Alternatively, it could be a reference to a numerical designation or a location associated with the number seven.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Settanni can be found in the Sicilian archives from the 16th century, where it appears in various legal documents and records. However, there are no known historical references to the name in major works such as the Domesday Book or other medieval chronicles.

The name Settanni has been spelled in various ways throughout history, including Settane, Settani, and Sittanni. These variations likely reflect regional dialects and linguistic evolutions over time.

Notable individuals with the surname Settanni include:

1. Gaetano Settanni (1874-1942), an Italian sculptor and painter known for his works depicting scenes from Sicilian folklore and everyday life.
2. Vincenzo Settanni (1921-2003), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament from 1963 to 1976.
3. Giuseppe Settanni (1890-1965), an Italian-American artist and sculptor whose works can be found in various public spaces and museums in New York City.
4. Maria Settanni (1927-2012), an Italian writer and journalist known for her contributions to Sicilian literature and her advocacy for women's rights.
5. Francesco Settanni (1892-1976), an Italian-American businessman and philanthropist who founded several successful companies in the textile industry and supported various charitable causes in his community.

While the surname Settanni is not among the most common surnames in Italy, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including artists, politicians, and business leaders.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Settanni

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

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

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