2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Andrini
Italian surname derived from the Greek name "Andreas", meaning "man" or "manly".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Andrini. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Andrini 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Andrini in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Andrini, the largest self-reported group is White at 45.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (44.8%) and Black (4.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Andrini
The surname Andrini has its origins in Italy, dating back to the late Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the personal name Andrea, which was a common Italian form of the Greek name Andreas, meaning "manly" or "brave." The suffix "-ini" is a common Italian patronymic, indicating descent from an ancestor named Andrea.
One of the earliest recorded references to the Andrini name can be found in the Florentine Codex of 1427, where it appears as "Andrini" in a list of Florentine families. This suggests that the surname was already well-established in the region of Tuscany by the 15th century.
During the Renaissance period, the Andrini family played a prominent role in the cultural and political life of Florence. Notably, Bartolomeo Andrini (1455-1517) was a renowned humanist scholar and poet, who served as a diplomat for the Medici family.
In the 16th century, the Andrini name spread to other parts of Italy, particularly the Papal States. Records from the Vatican Archives mention a Giovanni Battista Andrini (1520-1592), who served as a papal nuncio (diplomat) and was involved in the Counter-Reformation efforts of the Catholic Church.
The Andrini surname also has a strong connection to the town of Montepulciano in Tuscany. The Palazzo Andrini, built in the 16th century, was the residence of a noble branch of the family in Montepulciano.
Another notable figure bearing the Andrini name was Girolamo Andrini (1674-1745), an Italian architect and engineer who designed several churches and palaces in Rome and the Papal States.
In the 19th century, the Andrini family produced several notable artists and writers. Tommaso Andrini (1824-1891) was an Italian painter and sculptor, known for his works depicting biblical and mythological scenes. His brother, Giuseppe Andrini (1835-1904), was a renowned poet and playwright.
While the Andrini surname is most prevalent in Italy, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration. However, the history and significance of the name remain deeply rooted in its Italian origins, with a rich tapestry of cultural, political, and artistic contributions over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Andrini
Among Census respondents with the surname Andrini, the largest self-reported group is White at 45.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (44.8%) and Black (4.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Andrini 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 Andrini surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White45.7% · 48
- Hispanic or Latino44.8% · 47
- Black or African American4.8% · 5
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Andrini
Andrini 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
#133,863
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
+13 bearers (+11.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,920 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-21 bearers (-16.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,126 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,863 | 126 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+11.5%) | Up 2,920 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -21 bearers (-16.7%) | Down 19,126 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 Andrini 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 | #133,863 | #152,989 | -14.3% |
| Count | 126 | 105 | -16.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Andrini bearers went from 126 to 105 (-16.7% change). The surname moved down 19,126 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,863 to #152,989.
FAQ
Andrini surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Andrini?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Andrini. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Andrini?
Andrini ranks #152,989 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 105 people with the surname Andrini. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), 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 Andrini.
Has Andrini become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Andrini went from 126 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 21 (-16.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,863 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Andrini?
Among Census respondents with the surname Andrini, the largest self-reported group is White at 45.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (44.8%) and Black (4.8%). 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 Andrini in the 2020 Census, accounting for 45.7% (48 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Andrini appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (45.7%), Hispanic (44.8%), Black (4.8%). 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 Andrini (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 Andrini mean?
Italian surname derived from the Greek name "Andreas", meaning "man" or "manly". 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 Andrini (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 people are called Andrini?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans have the surname Andrini at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.