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

Spaletta, 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 Spaletta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Spaletta in America

Spaletta is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Spaletta surname appeared 131 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 Spaletta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Spaletta 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 Spaletta

The surname Spaletta is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the northern regions of Italy during the medieval period. The name is believed to have evolved from the Italian word "spaletta," which means "small shoulder" or "small ledge." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person's physical characteristics or occupation related to construction or masonry work.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the Spaletta surname can be found in historical records from the city of Genoa, dating back to the 13th century. During this time, the Ligurian region of northwestern Italy, where Genoa is located, was a hub of maritime trade and commerce, and the Spaletta family may have been involved in activities related to shipbuilding or port operations.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the Spaletta name was Guglielmo Spaletta, a merchant and diplomat from Genoa who represented the Republic of Genoa in various international negotiations and trade agreements. His legacy demonstrates the prominence of the Spaletta family in the economic and political spheres of the time.

As the Spaletta surname spread throughout Italy, it became associated with various locales and place names. For instance, in the region of Veneto, there is a town called Spaletta di Masserano, which may have given rise to variations of the surname or contributed to its geographical distribution.

During the Renaissance period, the Spaletta family produced several notable artists and scholars. One such figure was Antonio Spaletta (1450-1521), a renowned painter from Vicenza who was renowned for his religious fresco works and portraits of aristocratic patrons.

In the 18th century, the Spaletta surname gained further prominence with the birth of Giambattista Spaletta (1728-1795), a respected Italian philosopher and theologian. His writings on ethics, metaphysics, and the nature of the human soul earned him recognition throughout Europe during the Age of Enlightenment.

Another notable figure bearing the Spaletta surname was Cesare Spaletta (1845-1910), an Italian military officer and politician who served as a deputy in the Italian Parliament and played a role in the unification of Italy under the House of Savoy.

Despite its Italian origins, the Spaletta surname has also found its way into other parts of the world, likely through migration and diaspora. However, the historical legacy and cultural significance of this name remain deeply rooted in the rich tapestry of Italian history and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Spaletta

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

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

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