2000
#13,396
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,085
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.77
Rare Last name
Biondi
Derived from the Italian word "biondo," meaning "blond" or "fair-haired," likely referring to the original bearer's hair color.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,359 Americans carry the last name Biondi. That puts it at #14,026 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.69 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 145,296 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Biondi 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Biondi with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
2.4K
1 in 145,296
Census rank
#14,026
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,057 bearers of the surname Biondi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.69 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14026th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Biondi, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Two or More Races (1.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Biondi
The surname Biondi originates from Italy, with its earliest roots traceable to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the medieval Italian word "biondo," meaning "fair-haired" or "blonde." This suggests that the name was initially a descriptive nickname given to individuals with light-colored hair.
The name Biondi can be found in historical records from various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern and central areas. One notable example is the mention of a Biondi family in a 15th-century manuscript from the city of Florence, where they were recorded as prominent merchants and landowners.
In the 16th century, the name appears in records from the Venetian Republic, with a Marcantonio Biondi being listed as a respected lawyer and diplomat. During this period, the spelling variations "Biondi" and "Biondi" were both used interchangeably.
The oldest known record of the name Biondi dates back to the early 14th century, found in a registry of landowners in the town of Siena, Tuscany. One of the earliest documented individuals with this surname was Giovanni Biondi, a renowned philosopher and theologian who lived from 1312 to 1388.
Among notable historical figures bearing the surname Biondi are:
1. Francesco Biondi (1592-1668), an Italian jurist and legal scholar renowned for his work on Roman law.
2. Giovanni Francesco Biondi (1572-1635), an Italian painter from the Baroque period, known for his religious works adorning churches in Rome and Naples.
3. Alfredo Biondi (1867-1936), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Senate.
4. Giovanni Battista Biondi (1572-1644), an Italian composer and organist who contributed to the development of early Baroque music.
5. Valentino Biondi (1909-1945), an Italian resistance fighter who played a significant role in the anti-fascist movement during World War II.
While the name Biondi has been prominent throughout Italian history, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange, adding to its diverse heritage and significance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Biondi
Among Census respondents with the surname Biondi, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Two or More Races (1.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Biondi 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 Biondi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.1% · 1,894
- Hispanic or Latino5.6% · 115
- Two or more races1.6% · 33
- Black or African American0.4% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Biondi
Biondi 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
#13,703
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,209
+124 bearers (+5.9%)
Per 100,000 0.75
Rank movement Down 307 places
2020
#14,026
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,057
-152 bearers (-6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.69
Rank movement Down 323 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #13,396 | 2,085 | 0.77 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #13,703 | 2,209 | 0.75 | +124 bearers (+5.9%) | Down 307 places |
| 2020 | #14,026 | 2,057 | 0.69 | -152 bearers (-6.9%) | Down 323 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 Biondi 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 | #13,703 | #14,026 | -2.4% |
| Count | 2,209 | 2,057 | -6.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.75 | 0.69 | -8.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Biondi bearers went from 2,209 to 2,057 (-6.9% change). The surname moved down 323 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,703 to #14,026.
FAQ
Biondi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Biondi?
Name Census estimates that about 2,359 living Americans carry the surname Biondi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 145,296 residents.
How common is Biondi?
Biondi ranks #14,026 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.69 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,057 people with the surname Biondi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,359), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.69 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.69 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Biondi.
Has Biondi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Biondi went from 2,209 recorded bearers to 2,057. That is a decrease of 152 (-6.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #13,703 to #14,026.
What does the Census say about the background of Biondi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Biondi, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Two or More Races (1.6%). 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 Biondi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.1% (1,894 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Biondi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.1%), Hispanic (5.6%), Two or More Races (1.6%). 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 Biondi (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 Biondi mean?
Derived from the Italian word "biondo," meaning "blond" or "fair-haired," likely referring to the original bearer's hair color. 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 Biondi (0.69 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 many people have the last name Biondi?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Biondi is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.