2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Almerico
A Latinate surname derived from the Germanic elements "alm" (all, every) and "ric" (power, rule).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Almerico. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Almerico 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Almerico in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Almerico, the largest self-reported group is White at 71.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (24.4%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Almerico
The surname Almerico is of Italian origin, deriving from the personal name Almerico, which itself originated from the Germanic name Amalric. This name was composed of the elements "amal," meaning "work" or "labor," and "ric," meaning "power" or "ruler." The name Almerico gained prominence during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions of central and southern Italy.
One of the earliest known historical references to the name Almerico can be found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis," a collection of medieval documents from the Archdiocese of Cava de' Tirreni, located in the Campania region of Italy. This codex, dating back to the 11th century, mentions several individuals bearing the name Almerico, indicating its usage during that time period.
In the 12th century, the name Almerico appeared in the "Chronicon Vulturnense," a chronicle chronicling the history of the Benedictine monastery of San Vincenzo al Volturno in the province of Isernia, Molise. This historical record provides insight into the presence of the name in central Italy during the Middle Ages.
One notable individual bearing the surname Almerico was Almerico da Piacenza (c. 1115 - c. 1180), an Italian jurist and legal scholar from the city of Piacenza. He was a renowned expert in Roman law and played a significant role in the development of legal studies in medieval Italy.
Another noteworthy figure was Almerico d'Avogadro (c. 1250 - c. 1311), a renowned Italian jurist and statesman from the city of Vercelli in the Piedmont region. He served as a judge and held important political positions, including that of the podestà (chief magistrate) of various Italian cities.
In the 14th century, the name Almerico was associated with places such as Almerico di Bertoldo, a hamlet located in the commune of Arezzo, Tuscany. This place name likely derived from an individual named Almerico who resided or had connections to that area.
During the Renaissance period, the name Almerico gained further recognition with individuals like Almerico Cybo (1389 - 1446), an Italian nobleman and condottiero (mercenary leader) from Genoa. He played a prominent role in the military conflicts of his time, serving as a commander for various Italian city-states and the Papal States.
Almerico Tasso (1525 - 1584), an Italian nobleman and poet from the city of Bergamo, Lombardy, was another notable figure bearing the surname Almerico. He was the father of the renowned poet Torquato Tasso, who is considered one of the greatest literary figures of the Italian Renaissance.
While the surname Almerico is not as common today as it once was, its historical significance and prevalence in various regions of Italy during the Middle Ages and Renaissance period are well documented, highlighting its deep roots in Italian culture and heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Almerico
Among Census respondents with the surname Almerico, the largest self-reported group is White at 71.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (24.4%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Almerico 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 Almerico surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White71.4% · 85
- Hispanic or Latino24.4% · 29
- Two or more races3.4% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Almerico
Almerico 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
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
+6 bearers (+5.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,346 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-6 bearers (-4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,076 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.0%) | Down 3,346 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-4.8%) | Down 8,076 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 Almerico 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 | #134,712 | #142,788 | -6.0% |
| Count | 125 | 119 | -4.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Almerico bearers went from 125 to 119 (-4.8% change). The surname moved down 8,076 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #142,788.
FAQ
Almerico surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Almerico?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Almerico. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Almerico?
Almerico ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 119 people with the surname Almerico. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Almerico.
Has Almerico become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Almerico went from 125 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 6 (-4.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Almerico?
Among Census respondents with the surname Almerico, the largest self-reported group is White at 71.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (24.4%) and Two or More Races (3.4%). 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 Almerico in the 2020 Census, accounting for 71.4% (85 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Almerico appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (71.4%), Hispanic (24.4%), Two or More Races (3.4%). 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 Almerico (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 Almerico mean?
A Latinate surname derived from the Germanic elements "alm" (all, every) and "ric" (power, rule). 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 Almerico (0.04 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 Almerico?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.