2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ariemma
Italian surname meaning "high place" or "from the highlands."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Ariemma. 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 Ariemma 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 Ariemma 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 Ariemma, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ariemma
The surname Ariemma originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania. It is believed to have emerged around the 13th century, during the time of the Kingdom of Naples. The name is thought to derive from the Italian word "ariemma," which means "air" or "breeze," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived in a particularly breezy or airy location.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Ariemma can be found in the historic records of the city of Naples, dating back to the late 1200s. These records mention a certain Giovanni Ariemma, who was a merchant and landowner in the area. Additionally, the name appears in several medieval manuscripts and chronicles, further attesting to its existence during that period.
In the 15th century, a notable figure named Antonio Ariemma was a prominent scholar and philosopher in the city of Salerno. He authored several works on logic and metaphysics, which were widely studied at the time. Another individual, Giulio Ariemma, born in 1572, was a renowned architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Naples.
The surname Ariemma has also been associated with certain place names in the Campania region. For instance, the town of Ariemma, located near Naples, is believed to have derived its name from the surname itself, indicating that a family or group with this last name may have established a settlement there.
One of the most famous individuals with the surname Ariemma was Raffaele Ariemma, a celebrated painter and sculptor born in Naples in 1785. His works were widely admired and can be found in various galleries and museums throughout Italy. Another notable figure was Vincenzo Ariemma, a military leader who fought in the Italian Wars of Independence during the 19th century, born in 1812.
Throughout history, several other individuals with the surname Ariemma have left their mark in various fields, including literature, music, and politics. For example, Giulia Ariemma, born in 1865, was a renowned poet and writer whose works were widely acclaimed in her time. Additionally, Gennaro Ariemma, born in 1920, was a celebrated composer and conductor who contributed significantly to the world of classical music.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ariemma
Among Census respondents with the surname Ariemma, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Ariemma 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 Ariemma surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.2% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ariemma
Ariemma 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
#128,249
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 133
+21 bearers (+18.8%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 9,567 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-28 bearers (-21.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 24,740 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #128,249 | 133 | 0.05 | +21 bearers (+18.8%) | Up 9,567 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -28 bearers (-21.1%) | Down 24,740 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 Ariemma 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 | #128,249 | #152,989 | -19.3% |
| Count | 133 | 105 | -21.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -29.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ariemma bearers went from 133 to 105 (-21.1% change). The surname moved down 24,740 positions in the national ranking, going from #128,249 to #152,989.
FAQ
Ariemma surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ariemma?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Ariemma. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Ariemma?
Ariemma 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 Ariemma. 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 Ariemma.
Has Ariemma become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ariemma went from 133 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 28 (-21.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #128,249 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Ariemma?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ariemma, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). 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 Ariemma in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.2% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ariemma appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.2%), Hispanic (1.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). 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 Ariemma (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 Ariemma mean?
Italian surname meaning "high place" or "from the highlands." 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 Ariemma (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 Ariemma?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.