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

Spalti, 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 Spalti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Spalti in America

Spalti is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Spalti surname appeared 105 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 Spalti.

The history of the last name Spalti

The surname SPALTI is of Italian origin, traced back to the regions of northern Italy during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "spaldus," which referred to a type of defensive wall or rampart surrounding a fortified town or castle. This connection suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived near or worked on such structures.

In the early 13th century, records from the city of Genoa mention a family with the surname Spalti, indicating their presence in the area during that time. The name also appears in various historical documents from cities like Milan, Verona, and Bologna, suggesting its spread across different parts of northern Italy.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name was Giovanni Spalti, a merchant from Venice who lived in the late 14th century. His name is mentioned in trade records related to the import and export of goods through the city's bustling ports.

During the Renaissance period, the Spalti family gained prominence in the city of Florence. Niccolò Spalti, born in 1432, was a renowned painter and sculptor who contributed to the artistic legacy of the city. His works can still be found in various churches and museums in Florence.

In the 16th century, the name Spalti appeared in records from the city of Siena, where a branch of the family settled. Giulio Spalti, born in 1548, was a respected lawyer and legal scholar who authored several treatises on Roman law.

Another notable figure with the surname Spalti was Antonio Spalti, a military engineer from Genoa who lived in the late 17th century. He was renowned for his expertise in fortifications and contributed to the design and construction of defensive structures across various Italian cities.

In the 18th century, the Spalti family had members who achieved recognition in the fields of medicine and literature. Pietro Spalti, born in 1712 in Milan, was a physician and author who wrote extensively on medical topics, while Giacomo Spalti, born in 1756 in Verona, was a celebrated poet and playwright.

Throughout its history, the surname SPALTI has been associated with various place names and locations across northern Italy, reflecting the family's presence and influence in different regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Spalti

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

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

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