2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Andrisani
An Italian surname meaning "from Andreas", referring to a patronymic origin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Andrisani. 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 Andrisani 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 Andrisani 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 Andrisani, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Andrisani
The surname Andrisani is of Italian origin, specifically from the southern regions of Campania and Calabria. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "andros," meaning "man" or "husband," and the Latin suffix "-anus," indicating belonging or association. This combination suggests the name may have originated as a descriptor for a person associated with or employed by a man of authority or status.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Andrisani can be traced back to the 13th century in historical documents from the Kingdom of Naples. During this period, the name appeared in various spellings, such as Andrisano, Andrisani, and Andrisanii, reflecting the regional linguistic variations of the time.
One notable historical reference to the name Andrisani is found in the "Cedolario di Tesoreria dell'Antico Regno di Napoli," a document dating back to the 15th century. This treasury record from the former Kingdom of Naples mentions an individual named Antonello Andrisani, who held a prominent position within the royal administration.
In the 16th century, the Andrisani family gained prominence in the town of Amalfi, located in the Campania region. Several members of the family were involved in maritime trade and held influential positions within the local government. One such individual was Giovanni Battista Andrisani (1528-1597), a successful merchant and shipowner who played a significant role in the economic development of Amalfi.
During the 17th century, the name Andrisani appeared in various ecclesiastical records, indicating that members of the family pursued careers within the Catholic Church. One notable figure was Niccolò Andrisani (1612-1679), a Jesuit priest and scholar who authored several theological works and served as a professor at the prestigious Collegio Romano in Rome.
In the 19th century, the Andrisani name gained further recognition with the birth of Filippo Andrisani (1824-1891), a renowned Italian painter and sculptor. His works, which often depicted scenes from everyday life and mythology, can be found in various art galleries and museums throughout Italy.
Throughout its history, the surname Andrisani has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including merchants, clergy, artists, and scholars, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of southern Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Andrisani
Among Census respondents with the surname Andrisani, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Andrisani 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 Andrisani surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.4% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino4.8% · 5
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Andrisani
Andrisani 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
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+8 bearers (+7.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,416 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-14 bearers (-11.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,832 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.2%) | Down 1,416 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-11.8%) | Down 12,832 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 Andrisani 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 | #140,157 | #152,989 | -9.2% |
| Count | 119 | 105 | -11.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Andrisani bearers went from 119 to 105 (-11.8% change). The surname moved down 12,832 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #152,989.
FAQ
Andrisani surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Andrisani?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Andrisani. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Andrisani?
Andrisani 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 Andrisani. 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 Andrisani.
Has Andrisani become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Andrisani went from 119 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 14 (-11.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Andrisani?
Among Census respondents with the surname Andrisani, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Andrisani in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Andrisani appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.4%), Hispanic (4.8%), Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Andrisani (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 Andrisani mean?
An Italian surname meaning "from Andreas", referring to a patronymic origin. 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 Andrisani (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 Andrisani?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the last name Andrisani at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.