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

Votta, 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 Votta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Votta in America

Votta is the 33530th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Votta surname appeared 680 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 Votta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Votta 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 Votta

The surname Votta is of Italian origin, originating from the northern regions of the country, particularly in the areas around Milan and Bergamo. It is believed to have derived from the medieval Italian word "votta," which referred to a type of round, vaulted architectural structure.

This surname can be traced back to the 13th century, with one of the earliest known records appearing in a document dated 1278, which mentions a certain "Petrus de Votta" from the village of Caravaggio, near Milan. The name is also found in several other historical manuscripts and records from the same time period, suggesting it was widespread in the region.

In the 14th century, the surname Votta was recorded in the famous Estimo di Venezia, a tax census conducted in Venice in 1379, further indicating its presence in northern Italy during the Middle Ages.

One notable individual bearing this surname was Giovanni Votta, a 15th-century architect and engineer from Milan, who was renowned for his expertise in designing and constructing fortifications and defensive structures. He is credited with overseeing the construction of several important buildings and fortresses in Milan and surrounding areas between 1450 and 1480.

Another individual of note was Antonio Votta, a 16th-century scholar and humanist from Bergamo, who was known for his extensive writings on classical literature and philosophy. He lived from approximately 1520 to 1587 and was highly respected in academic circles during his time.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure bearing the Votta surname was Francesco Votta, a renowned painter and fresco artist from Milan, who was active between 1620 and 1670. His works can still be seen in several churches and palaces throughout northern Italy.

Moving forward to the 18th century, there was Girolamo Votta, a distinguished lawyer and jurist from Bergamo, who served as a judge in the Venetian Republic from 1745 until his death in 1792.

Lastly, in the 19th century, the name Votta is associated with Giuseppe Votta, a celebrated Italian composer and conductor who lived from 1828 to 1898. He is particularly remembered for his operas and orchestral works, which were widely performed across Italy during his lifetime.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Votta

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

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

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