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

Varrato, 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 Varrato surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Varrato in America

Varrato is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Varrato surname appeared 175 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 Varrato.

We can also compare 2010 data for Varrato 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 Varrato

The surname Varrato is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the region of Calabria in southern Italy. The name is believed to have derived from the Italian word "varro," meaning "to cross" or "to pass over," suggesting a connection to a family or individual who may have lived near a river crossing or a mountain pass.

During the medieval period, the Varrato name emerged in various administrative records and historical documents within the region of Calabria. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of medieval charters and deeds from the city of Bari, dating back to the 11th century.

In the 13th century, a branch of the Varrato family was documented as residing in the town of Cosenza, located in the province of Calabria. Historical records from this period mention a nobleman named Guglielmo Varrato, who held significant landholdings and influence in the region.

As the Varrato family spread across Italy, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, including Varrati, Varrato, and Varrati. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and the preferences of individual scribes who recorded the name in official documents.

One notable figure bearing the Varrato surname was Pietro Varrato, a renowned painter and fresco artist from the 15th century. Born in the town of Gerace in Calabria, his works adorned various churches and religious institutions throughout southern Italy, showcasing his mastery of the Renaissance artistic style.

In the 17th century, the Varrato family gained prominence in the city of Naples, where Giovanni Battista Varrato (1592-1670) established himself as a respected jurist and legal scholar. His influential treatises on civil law and jurisprudence were widely studied and cited by his contemporaries.

Another individual of note was Antonio Varrato (1716-1792), a renowned architect and engineer from the town of Reggio Calabria. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable landmarks, including the Palazzo Piacentini and the Church of Santa Maria della Consolazione in his hometown.

Throughout the centuries, the Varrato surname has also been associated with various noble families and landowners across southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Calabria, Basilicata, and Campania. The name has endured as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and history of these regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Varrato

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

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

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