2000
#124,872
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Andretti
An Italian surname derived from the given name Andrea, meaning "manly" or "brave".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 154 Americans carry the last name Andretti. That puts it at #131,805 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,225,678 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Andretti surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
154
1 in 2,225,678
Census rank
#131,805
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
134
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 134 bearers of the surname Andretti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 131805th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Andretti, the largest self-reported group is White at 62.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (26.9%) and Black (5.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Andretti
The surname Andretti has its origins in Italy, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Italian personal name Andrea, which itself is derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning "manly" or "brave." The suffix "-etti" is a common diminutive form in Italian surnames, indicating a small or endearing version of the root name.
The earliest recorded instances of the Andretti surname can be found in historical records from the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy. These records, dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries, often refer to individuals with variations of the name, such as Andreti, Andrethi, or Andretti.
One of the earliest notable mentions of the Andretti name can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of historical documents from the Lombard era in Italy, which includes a reference to a certain Andretus de Verona in the year 1221. This suggests that the name may have had its roots in the city of Verona or its surrounding areas.
During the Renaissance period, the Andretti name gained more prominence, with several individuals bearing this surname making their mark in various fields. For instance, Pietro Andretti (1455-1528) was a renowned architect and sculptor from Florence, known for his contributions to the construction of the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore.
Another notable figure was Marco Andretti (1571-1647), a philosopher and theologian from Bologna, who wrote extensively on the principles of natural law and moral philosophy. His works, such as "De Iure Naturali et Gentium" (On Natural and International Law), were widely read and influential during his time.
In more recent centuries, the Andretti surname has gained global recognition through the achievements of the Andretti family in the world of motorsports. Mario Andretti (born 1940), a motorsport legend and one of the most successful racing drivers in history, has brought tremendous fame to the Andretti name. Born in Montona, Italy (now Motovun, Croatia), Mario Andretti won numerous prestigious races, including the Formula One World Championship in 1978, the Indianapolis 500 in 1969, and the Daytona 500 in 1967.
Other notable members of the Andretti family include Mario's sons, Michael (born 1962) and Jeff (born 1964), who have both enjoyed successful careers in various racing disciplines, as well as Mario's nephew, John Andretti (1963-2020), who competed in multiple motorsport categories, including NASCAR and IndyCar.
While the Andretti surname may not be as widely distributed as some other Italian surnames, it has left an indelible mark on history, particularly in the realms of architecture, philosophy, and motorsports, with its bearers achieving remarkable accomplishments and contributing significantly to their respective fields.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Andretti
Among Census respondents with the surname Andretti, the largest self-reported group is White at 62.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (26.9%) and Black (5.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Andretti bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Andretti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White62.7% · 84
- Hispanic or Latino26.9% · 36
- Black or African American5.2% · 7
- Two or more races4.5% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Andretti
Andretti appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
-5 bearers (-3.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,455 places
2020
#131,805
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 134
+12 bearers (+9.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,522 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,872 | 127 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-3.9%) | Down 12,455 places |
| 2020 | #131,805 | 134 | 0.04 | +12 bearers (+9.8%) | Up 5,522 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Andretti surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #137,327 | #131,805 | 4.0% |
| Count | 122 | 134 | 9.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 12.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Andretti bearers went from 122 to 134 (+9.8% change). The surname moved up 5,522 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #131,805.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Andretti
FAQ
Andretti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Andretti?
Name Census estimates that about 154 living Americans carry the surname Andretti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,225,678 residents.
How common is Andretti?
Andretti ranks #131,805 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 134 people with the surname Andretti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (154), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Andretti.
Has Andretti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Andretti went from 122 recorded bearers to 134. That is an increase of 12 (+9.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #137,327 to #131,805.
What does the Census say about the background of Andretti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Andretti, the largest self-reported group is White at 62.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (26.9%) and Black (5.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Andretti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 62.7% (84 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Andretti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (62.7%), Hispanic (26.9%), Black (5.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Andretti (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Andretti mean?
An Italian surname derived from the given name Andrea, meaning "manly" or "brave". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Andretti (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Andretti?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans have the surname Andretti at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.