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

Votto, 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 Votto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Votto in America

Votto is the 68345th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Votto surname appeared 288 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 Votto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Votto 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 Votto

The surname VOTTO has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto. It is believed to have originated in the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. VOTTO is thought to be derived from the Latin word "votus," meaning "vow" or "votive offering," suggesting a connection to religious or spiritual practices.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VOTTO surname can be found in historical records from the city of Milan, dating back to the 15th century. In 1487, a document mentions a certain Gian Pietro VOTTO, a prominent merchant and landowner in the region. This provides evidence of the name's existence and use during the Renaissance period.

The VOTTO surname also appears in several ecclesiastical records from the 16th and 17th centuries, particularly in the Venetian Republic. For example, in 1612, a Friar Giovanni VOTTO is mentioned in the archives of the Basilica di San Marco in Venice, indicating the presence of individuals with this surname within religious orders of the time.

While the VOTTO name does not appear to have been explicitly mentioned in major historical manuscripts like the Domesday Book, it has been linked to several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Antonio VOTTO, a renowned architect from Vicenza who lived from 1555 to 1613. He was responsible for the design and construction of several prominent buildings in the Veneto region, including the Church of Santa Corona in Vicenza.

Another notable VOTTO was Girolamo VOTTO, a 16th-century painter from Bassano del Grappa, known for his religious works and portraits. His birth and death dates are uncertain, but his works can still be found in various churches and galleries throughout northern Italy.

In the 18th century, Giuseppe VOTTO, born in 1715 and died in 1788, was a respected musician and composer from Venice. He was known for his operas and other compositions, which were performed throughout the Italian states.

Moving into the 19th century, Vincenzo VOTTO, born in 1824 and died in 1892, was a prominent lawyer and politician from Milan. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the Risorgimento movement, which aimed to unify the various states of the Italian peninsula.

Lastly, in the early 20th century, Mario VOTTO, born in 1898 and died in 1976, was a notable Italian sculptor and artist. His works, primarily focused on religious themes and depictions of the human form, can be found in various churches and public spaces throughout Italy.

The VOTTO surname has its roots in the historic regions of Lombardy and Veneto, with a rich history that spans several centuries and encompasses individuals from various professions and walks of life, including merchants, clergy, architects, artists, and politicians.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Votto

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

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

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