2000
#72,237
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 251
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.09
Very Rare Last name
Battistella
A surname of Italian origin meaning 'little baptist'.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 319 Americans carry the last name Battistella. That puts it at #74,891 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,074,465 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Battistella 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
319
1 in 1,074,465
Census rank
#74,891
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
278
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 278 bearers of the surname Battistella in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 74891st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Battistella, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.2%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Battistella
The surname BATTISTELLA originated in Italy, tracing its roots back to the late medieval period between the 12th and 15th centuries. It is derived from the Italian given name Battista, which is the Italian form of the name John the Baptist. The suffix "-ella" is a diminutive, meaning "little" or "small."
BATTISTELLA likely emerged as a surname in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Venice and the Veneto region. It may have been initially used as a nickname or descriptive name for someone who was particularly devout or associated with St. John the Baptist or a local church dedicated to him.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BATTISTELLA can be found in the Catasto Veneto, a tax record from the Venetian Republic in the 16th century. This document lists several individuals with the surname, indicating its established presence in the region during that time.
In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname was Giovanni Battistella (1601-1674), a Venetian painter and engraver known for his religious works and contributions to the Baroque style of art.
Another significant bearer of the name was Andrea Battistella (1718-1789), an Italian architect and sculptor who designed several notable buildings in Venice, including the Church of San Moisè and the Palazzo Giustinian Lolin.
In the 19th century, Giuseppe Battistella (1831-1899) was an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a role in the unification of Italy.
Moving into the 20th century, Ettore Battistella (1915-1996) was an Italian football player who played as a midfielder for several clubs, including Napoli and the Italian national team.
It's worth noting that the surname BATTISTELLA has also been found with variations in spelling, such as Batistella, Battistelli, and Battistella, likely due to regional dialects and changes over time.
While the surname BATTISTELLA has its origins in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration, carrying with it the rich history and heritage of its Italian roots.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Battistella
Among Census respondents with the surname Battistella, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.2%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Battistella 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 Battistella surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.2% · 248
- Hispanic or Latino7.2% · 20
- Two or more races2.5% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.4% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Battistella
Battistella 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
#71,678
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 272
+21 bearers (+8.4%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Up 559 places
2020
#74,891
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 278
+6 bearers (+2.2%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Down 3,213 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #72,237 | 251 | 0.09 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #71,678 | 272 | 0.09 | +21 bearers (+8.4%) | Up 559 places |
| 2020 | #74,891 | 278 | 0.09 | +6 bearers (+2.2%) | Down 3,213 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 Battistella 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 | #71,678 | #74,891 | -4.5% |
| Count | 272 | 278 | 2.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.09 | 0.09 | 3.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Battistella bearers went from 272 to 278 (+2.2% change). The surname moved down 3,213 positions in the national ranking, going from #71,678 to #74,891.
FAQ
Battistella surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Battistella?
Name Census estimates that about 319 living Americans carry the surname Battistella. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,074,465 residents.
How common is Battistella?
Battistella ranks #74,891 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.09 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 278 people with the surname Battistella. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (319), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.09 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.09 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 Battistella.
Has Battistella become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Battistella went from 272 recorded bearers to 278. That is an increase of 6 (+2.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #71,678 to #74,891.
What does the Census say about the background of Battistella?
Among Census respondents with the surname Battistella, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.2%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Battistella in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.2% (248 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Battistella appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.2%), Hispanic (7.2%), Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Battistella (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 Battistella mean?
A surname of Italian origin meaning 'little baptist'. 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 Battistella (0.09 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 Battistella?
Find out how many people have the surname Battistella on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.