2000
#48,196
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 412
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.15
Very Rare Last name
Righetti
A family name originating from Italy with an occupational meaning of "maker of ropes or string".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 466 Americans carry the last name Righetti. That puts it at #54,736 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.14 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 735,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Righetti 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
466
1 in 735,524
Census rank
#54,736
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
406
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 406 bearers of the surname Righetti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.14 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 54736th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Righetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.4%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Righetti
The surname Righetti originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "ricco," meaning rich or wealthy. The name likely emerged as a descriptive surname, given to individuals or families who were considered prosperous or financially well-off.
The earliest known records of the Righetti name can be traced back to the 13th century in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. Some variations of the spelling include Righetti, Righetto, and Righetti. These variations are often found in historical documents and manuscripts from that period.
One notable historical reference to the Righetti name is found in the chronicles of the city of Siena, where a merchant named Giovanni Righetti is mentioned as a prominent figure in the local trade guild during the late 14th century.
Another early recorded example of the Righetti name is Matteo Righetti, a renowned architect and sculptor from Bologna, who lived from 1418 to 1492. He is credited with designing several notable buildings and churches in the city, including the Basilica di San Petronio.
In the 16th century, a branch of the Righetti family settled in the town of Ferrara, where they established themselves as landowners and nobility. One of the most famous members of this lineage was Girolamo Righetti (1570-1634), a renowned jurist and legal scholar who served as a magistrate in the Duchy of Ferrara.
During the Renaissance period, the Righetti name also gained prominence in the arts. Jacopo Righetti (1639-1711) was a celebrated painter from Florence, known for his religious works and portraiture. His paintings can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.
In more recent centuries, the Righetti name has continued to be associated with notable individuals. Giuseppe Righetti (1820-1889) was an Italian politician and statesman who served as the Minister of Finance during the reign of King Umberto I.
These are just a few examples of the rich history and legacy associated with the Italian surname Righetti, which has its roots in the prosperous and affluent families of medieval Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Righetti
Among Census respondents with the surname Righetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.4%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Righetti 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 Righetti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.9% · 365
- Hispanic or Latino6.4% · 26
- Two or more races2.2% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 2
- Black or African American0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Righetti
Righetti 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
#49,365
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 426
+14 bearers (+3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Down 1,169 places
2020
#54,736
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 406
-20 bearers (-4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Down 5,371 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #48,196 | 412 | 0.15 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #49,365 | 426 | 0.14 | +14 bearers (+3.4%) | Down 1,169 places |
| 2020 | #54,736 | 406 | 0.14 | -20 bearers (-4.7%) | Down 5,371 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 Righetti 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 | #49,365 | #54,736 | -10.9% |
| Count | 426 | 406 | -4.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.14 | 0.14 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Righetti bearers went from 426 to 406 (-4.7% change). The surname moved down 5,371 positions in the national ranking, going from #49,365 to #54,736.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Righetti
FAQ
Righetti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Righetti?
Name Census estimates that about 466 living Americans carry the surname Righetti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 735,524 residents.
How common is Righetti?
Righetti ranks #54,736 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.14 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 406 people with the surname Righetti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (466), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.14 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.14 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 Righetti.
Has Righetti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Righetti went from 426 recorded bearers to 406. That is a decrease of 20 (-4.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #49,365 to #54,736.
What does the Census say about the background of Righetti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Righetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.4%) and Two or More Races (2.2%). 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 Righetti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.9% (365 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Righetti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.9%), Hispanic (6.4%), Two or More Races (2.2%). 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 Righetti (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 Righetti mean?
A family name originating from Italy with an occupational meaning of "maker of ropes or string". 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 Righetti (0.14 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 Americans have the surname Righetti?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.