2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Alatini
A Samoan surname derived from the given name Alatini, likely referring to a family ancestor with that name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Alatini. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Alatini 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
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Alatini in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Alatini, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 80.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.9%) and Hispanic (5.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Alatini
The surname Alatini is of Italian origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval period in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "alatus," meaning "winged" or "feathered," suggesting a possible connection to the heraldic symbols or occupations of early bearers.
In the 13th century, records from the city of Florence mention individuals with the surname Alatini, indicating their presence in the area during the Renaissance era. One notable example is Giovanni Alatini, a renowned painter and fresco artist who lived from 1330 to 1397, renowned for his works adorning churches and noble residences in Florence.
The name Alatini also appears in historical documents from the nearby town of Perugia in Umbria. An entry in the town's archives from 1428 mentions a merchant named Matteo Alatini, who traded in fine textiles and spices, reflecting the prosperous commercial activities of the region during that time.
In the 16th century, the Alatini family established itself in the city of Siena, where they gained prominence as skilled artisans and craftsmen. Antonio Alatini (1492-1562) was a renowned goldsmith and jeweler, whose intricate creations adorned the nobility and clergy of the Renaissance era.
As the family spread throughout Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as Allatini and Alatino. One notable figure from this period was Girolamo Alatino (1570-1640), a scholar and linguist who taught at the University of Padua and authored several works on the Greek and Latin languages.
In more recent centuries, the Alatini surname has been carried by individuals across various fields. Francesco Alatini (1721-1804) was a prominent architect who designed several notable buildings in Rome, while Giuseppe Alatini (1888-1969) was a respected Italian politician and diplomat who served as an ambassador during the mid-20th century.
These examples illustrate the long and distinguished history of the Alatini surname, which has been borne by artists, merchants, scholars, and public figures across various regions of Italy over the course of several centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Alatini
Among Census respondents with the surname Alatini, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 80.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.9%) and Hispanic (5.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Alatini 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 Alatini surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander80.2% · 81
- Two or more races10.9% · 11
- Hispanic or Latino5.9% · 6
- White3.0% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Alatini
Alatini appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-8 bearers (-7.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 4,818 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -8 bearers (-7.3%) | Down 4,818 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 Alatini 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 | #150,452 | #155,270 | -3.2% |
| Count | 109 | 101 | -7.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Alatini bearers went from 109 to 101 (-7.3% change). The surname moved down 4,818 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #155,270.
FAQ
Alatini surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Alatini?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Alatini. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Alatini?
Alatini ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 101 people with the surname Alatini. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Alatini.
Has Alatini become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Alatini went from 109 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 8 (-7.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #150,452 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Alatini?
Among Census respondents with the surname Alatini, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 80.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.9%) and Hispanic (5.9%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Alatini in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.2% (81 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Alatini appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (80.2%), Two or More Races (10.9%), Hispanic (5.9%). 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 Alatini (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 Alatini mean?
A Samoan surname derived from the given name Alatini, likely referring to a family ancestor with that name. 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 Alatini (0.03 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 share the surname Alatini?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.