2000
#85,996
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 202
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Alberghini
Derived from the Italian word "albergo," meaning "inn" or "hotel," likely referring to an innkeeper or hotel owner.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 218 Americans carry the last name Alberghini. That puts it at #101,282 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,572,268 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Alberghini 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
218
1 in 1,572,268
Census rank
#101,282
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
190
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 190 bearers of the surname Alberghini in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 101282nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Alberghini, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and Hispanic (1.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Alberghini
The surname Alberghini has its origins in Italy, specifically in the Emilia-Romagna region. It is believed to have emerged in the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name Alberghini is derived from the Italian word "albergo," meaning "inn" or "hostel." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who owned or operated inns or lodgings during that time period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alberghini can be found in the archives of the city of Modena, dating back to the 15th century. These records mention a family called Alberghini who were prominent merchants and landowners in the area. It is possible that this family played a significant role in the establishment and growth of the hospitality industry in Modena and its surrounding regions.
In the 16th century, there are references to a renowned Italian jurist named Ippolito Alberghini (1508-1584), who served as a judge and legal advisor in various cities across Italy, including Ferrara and Bologna. His contributions to the field of law and his influential writings on legal matters have been widely recognized.
Moving into the 17th century, we find mentions of Girolamo Alberghini (1610-1684), a respected Italian painter and etcher from Bologna. His works, which often depicted religious and mythological scenes, can be found in various collections across Europe, including the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.
During the 18th century, a notable figure by the name of Francesco Alberghini (1720-1793) gained recognition as a prominent architect and urban planner in Bologna. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and urban projects, which have left a lasting impact on the city's architectural landscape.
Another individual worth mentioning is Carlo Alberghini (1856-1914), an Italian politician and journalist who played a significant role in the political and social reforms of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a staunch advocate for workers' rights and social justice, and his writings and speeches shaped the political discourse of his time.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who carried the surname Alberghini throughout history. While the name may have originated in connection with the hospitality industry, it has since been associated with various professions and fields, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those who bear this surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Alberghini
Among Census respondents with the surname Alberghini, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and Hispanic (1.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Alberghini 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 Alberghini surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.2% · 177
- Two or more races2.6% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino1.6% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.6% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Alberghini
Alberghini 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
#90,853
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 203
+1 bearers (+0.5%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 4,857 places
2020
#101,282
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 190
-13 bearers (-6.4%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 10,429 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #85,996 | 202 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #90,853 | 203 | 0.07 | +1 bearers (+0.5%) | Down 4,857 places |
| 2020 | #101,282 | 190 | 0.06 | -13 bearers (-6.4%) | Down 10,429 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 Alberghini 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 | #90,853 | #101,282 | -11.5% |
| Count | 203 | 190 | -6.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.06 | -9.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Alberghini bearers went from 203 to 190 (-6.4% change). The surname moved down 10,429 positions in the national ranking, going from #90,853 to #101,282.
FAQ
Alberghini surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Alberghini?
Name Census estimates that about 218 living Americans carry the surname Alberghini. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,572,268 residents.
How common is Alberghini?
Alberghini ranks #101,282 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 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 190 people with the surname Alberghini. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (218), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 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 Alberghini.
Has Alberghini become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Alberghini went from 203 recorded bearers to 190. That is a decrease of 13 (-6.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #90,853 to #101,282.
What does the Census say about the background of Alberghini?
Among Census respondents with the surname Alberghini, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and Hispanic (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 Alberghini in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.2% (177 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Alberghini appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.2%), Two or More Races (2.6%), Hispanic (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 Alberghini (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 Alberghini mean?
Derived from the Italian word "albergo," meaning "inn" or "hotel," likely referring to an innkeeper or hotel owner. 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 Alberghini (0.06 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 are called Alberghini?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Alberghini, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.