2000
#10,686
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,745
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.02
Rare Last name
Albino
A descriptive surname likely referring to an individual with albinism or very pale skin and hair.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,903 Americans carry the last name Albino. That puts it at #9,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.14 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 87,818 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Albino 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
3.9K
1 in 87,818
Census rank
#9,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.4K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,404 bearers of the surname Albino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.14 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 9205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Albino, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 69.7%. The next largest groups are White (20.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Albino
The surname Albino originated in Italy, with records indicating its use as early as the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "albus," meaning white or fair-skinned. This name likely referred to someone with a particularly pale complexion or light hair color.
The earliest known record of the Albino surname can be found in the town of Arezzo, Tuscany, in a document dating back to 1284. In this document, a person named Guido Albino is mentioned, indicating the surname's presence in this region during the medieval period.
During the Renaissance, the Albino surname gained prominence in various parts of Italy. One notable figure was Gian Battista Albino, a renowned painter and architect from Bergamo, who lived from 1510 to 1568. His works can still be appreciated in various churches and buildings throughout northern Italy.
In the 17th century, the Albino surname appeared in Naples, where a family of that name owned a successful textile business. Giovanni Albino, born in 1639, was a prominent member of this family and served as a respected merchant and civic leader in the city.
Another notable individual bearing the Albino surname was Francesco Albino, a celebrated Italian composer and violinist from the 18th century. Born in Naples in 1712, he composed numerous operas and concertos that were widely performed across Europe during his lifetime.
In the 19th century, the Albino surname spread to other parts of Europe, including France and Spain. One significant figure was José Albino, a Spanish military officer and politician who played a crucial role in the Carlist Wars of the 1830s and 1840s, fighting for the cause of Don Carlos.
The Albino surname has also been associated with various place names throughout Italy. For instance, the village of Albino in the province of Bergamo is believed to have derived its name from the prevalence of this surname in the area. Similarly, there are several towns and villages with variations of the name, such as Albinea in the Reggio Emilia region.
While the Albino surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including the Americas and other European countries, carried by Italian immigrants and their descendants. However, its origins and earliest recorded instances can be traced back to medieval and Renaissance Italy, where it was associated with individuals of fair complexion and notable figures in various fields, including art, music, and politics.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Albino
Among Census respondents with the surname Albino, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 69.7%. The next largest groups are White (20.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Albino 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 Albino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino69.7% · 2,372
- White20.7% · 705
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.5% · 187
- Black or African American2.3% · 77
- Two or more races1.7% · 57
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Albino
Albino 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
#9,418
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,453
+708 bearers (+25.8%)
Per 100,000 1.17
Rank movement Up 1,268 places
2020
#9,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,404
-49 bearers (-1.4%)
Per 100,000 1.14
Rank movement Up 213 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #10,686 | 2,745 | 1.02 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #9,418 | 3,453 | 1.17 | +708 bearers (+25.8%) | Up 1,268 places |
| 2020 | #9,205 | 3,404 | 1.14 | -49 bearers (-1.4%) | Up 213 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 Albino 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 | #9,418 | #9,205 | 2.3% |
| Count | 3,453 | 3,404 | -1.4% |
| Per 100K | 1.17 | 1.14 | -2.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Albino bearers went from 3,453 to 3,404 (-1.4% change). The surname moved up 213 positions in the national ranking, going from #9,418 to #9,205.
FAQ
Albino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Albino?
Name Census estimates that about 3,903 living Americans carry the surname Albino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 87,818 residents.
How common is Albino?
Albino ranks #9,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.14 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 3,404 people with the surname Albino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,903), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.14 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.14 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 Albino.
Has Albino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Albino went from 3,453 recorded bearers to 3,404. That is a decrease of 49 (-1.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #9,418 to #9,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Albino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Albino, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 69.7%. The next largest groups are White (20.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.5%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Albino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 69.7% (2,372 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Albino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (69.7%), White (20.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (5.5%). 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 Albino (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 Albino mean?
A descriptive surname likely referring to an individual with albinism or very pale skin and hair. 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 Albino (1.14 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 people have the last name Albino?
See how common the surname Albino is on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.