2000
#48,963
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 404
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.15
Very Rare Last name
Assante
A surname of Italian origin meaning "enough" or "sufficient".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 451 Americans carry the last name Assante. That puts it at #56,219 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.13 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 759,987 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Assante 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
451
1 in 759,987
Census rank
#56,219
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
393
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 393 bearers of the surname Assante in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.13 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 56219th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Assante, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.4%) and Black (5.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Assante
The surname Assante is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "assanto," meaning "worthy" or "esteemed." This suggests that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who were held in high regard or possessed distinguished qualities within their communities.
The earliest known records of the Assante surname can be found in historical documents from the regions of Calabria and Sicily, in southern Italy. It is likely that the name originated in these areas, although it later spread to other parts of the country as families migrated and settled in different regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Assante name appears in the "Codice Diplomatico della Sicilia," a collection of historical documents dating back to the 12th century. This manuscript contains references to individuals bearing the Assante surname, indicating its presence in Sicily during that time period.
Notably, the Assante name has been associated with several prominent figures throughout history. In the 16th century, Girolamo Assante (1533-1609) was a renowned Italian jurist and legal scholar from Calabria. His writings on civil law and jurisprudence were highly influential during his lifetime and continue to be studied by legal scholars today.
Another notable individual with the Assante surname was Francesco Assante (1647-1711), a Sicilian painter and architect who achieved recognition for his works in churches and palaces throughout Italy. His artistic contributions, particularly in the Baroque style, left a lasting impact on Italian art and architecture.
In the realm of literature, Giuseppe Assante (1781-1856) was a 19th-century Italian poet and playwright from Naples. His poetic works, which often explored themes of love and nature, earned him a place among the notable literary figures of his time.
Moving into the 20th century, Armando Assante (born 1949) is a well-known American actor of Italian descent. He has appeared in numerous films and television shows, receiving critical acclaim for his performances in movies such as "Gotti" and "Hoffa."
Additionally, Giulio Assante (1923-2014) was an influential Italian economist and academic who made significant contributions to the field of international trade and development economics. His research and publications had a lasting impact on economic theory and policy-making.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the Assante surname, each leaving their mark in various fields and disciplines. The name's enduring presence across centuries is a testament to its rich Italian heritage and the remarkable individuals who have borne it.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Assante
Among Census respondents with the surname Assante, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.4%) and Black (5.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Assante 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 Assante surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.5% · 328
- Hispanic or Latino6.4% · 25
- Black or African American5.9% · 23
- Two or more races2.8% · 11
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.3% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Assante
Assante 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
#49,461
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 425
+21 bearers (+5.2%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Down 498 places
2020
#56,219
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 393
-32 bearers (-7.5%)
Per 100,000 0.13
Rank movement Down 6,758 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #48,963 | 404 | 0.15 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #49,461 | 425 | 0.14 | +21 bearers (+5.2%) | Down 498 places |
| 2020 | #56,219 | 393 | 0.13 | -32 bearers (-7.5%) | Down 6,758 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 Assante 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 | #49,461 | #56,219 | -13.7% |
| Count | 425 | 393 | -7.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.14 | 0.13 | -6.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Assante bearers went from 425 to 393 (-7.5% change). The surname moved down 6,758 positions in the national ranking, going from #49,461 to #56,219.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Assante
FAQ
Assante surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Assante?
Name Census estimates that about 451 living Americans carry the surname Assante. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 759,987 residents.
How common is Assante?
Assante ranks #56,219 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.13 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 393 people with the surname Assante. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (451), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.13 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.13 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 Assante.
Has Assante become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Assante went from 425 recorded bearers to 393. That is a decrease of 32 (-7.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #49,461 to #56,219.
What does the Census say about the background of Assante?
Among Census respondents with the surname Assante, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.4%) and Black (5.9%). 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 Assante in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.5% (328 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Assante appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.5%), Hispanic (6.4%), Black (5.9%). 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 Assante (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 Assante mean?
A surname of Italian origin meaning "enough" or "sufficient". 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 Assante (0.13 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 Assante?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Assante, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.