2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Amoretti
An Italian surname derived from "amore" meaning love or lover.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Amoretti. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Amoretti 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Amoretti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Amoretti, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 49.6%. The next largest groups are White (46.1%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Amoretti
The surname Amoretti has its origins in Italy, where it first emerged in the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "amore," meaning "love," combined with the diminutive suffix "-etti," suggesting a connection to someone who was affectionate or loving.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amoretti appears in a Florentine document from the 13th century, where a certain Guido Amoretti is mentioned. This suggests that the name may have originated in the region of Tuscany, possibly within the city of Florence itself.
During the Renaissance period, the name Amoretti gained prominence through the works of the English poet Edmund Spenser. In 1595, he published a sonnet cycle titled "Amoretti," which was dedicated to his wife, Elizabeth Boyle. The collection celebrated their courtship and marriage, further cementing the association between the name Amoretti and the concept of love.
One notable figure bearing the surname Amoretti was Carlo Amoretti (1741-1816), an Italian naturalist and librarian. He was born in Oneglia, now part of the province of Imperia, and made significant contributions to the study of natural history and mineralogy.
Another individual of note was Maria Amoretti (1756-1787), an Italian composer and singer. She was born in Piacenza and gained recognition for her operatic compositions, which were performed in various theaters across Italy.
In the realm of literature, the name Amoretti is associated with the Italian writer and poet Giacomo Amoretti (1815-1888). Born in Genoa, he is remembered for his works that explored themes of love and passion, echoing the very essence of the name's meaning.
The surname Amoretti also has a connection to the town of Amoretti in the province of Pavia, located in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. It is possible that the surname originated from this place name, although the exact historical link is unclear.
Throughout history, the name Amoretti has maintained its association with love and affection, reflecting the cultural and linguistic heritage of its Italian roots. While it may not be as widely known as some other Italian surnames, it holds a unique place in the annals of literature, art, and science, carried by individuals who have left their mark on various fields of human endeavor.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Amoretti
Among Census respondents with the surname Amoretti, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 49.6%. The next largest groups are White (46.1%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Amoretti 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 Amoretti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino49.6% · 57
- White46.1% · 53
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Amoretti
Amoretti 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
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+14 bearers (+13.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 13,955 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +14 bearers (+13.9%) | Up 13,955 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 Amoretti 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 | #159,712 | #145,757 | 8.7% |
| Count | 101 | 115 | 13.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 28.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Amoretti bearers went from 101 to 115 (+13.9% change). The surname moved up 13,955 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #145,757.
FAQ
Amoretti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Amoretti?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Amoretti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Amoretti?
Amoretti ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Amoretti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Amoretti.
Has Amoretti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Amoretti went from 101 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 14 (+13.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Amoretti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Amoretti, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 49.6%. The next largest groups are White (46.1%) and Two or More Races (2.6%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Amoretti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 49.6% (57 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Amoretti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (49.6%), White (46.1%), Two or More Races (2.6%). 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 Amoretti (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 Amoretti mean?
An Italian surname derived from "amore" meaning love or lover. 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 Amoretti (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 common is the surname Amoretti?
You can see how common the surname Amoretti is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.