2000
#67,936
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 271
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.10
Very Rare Last name
Battistini
An Italian surname derived from the male given name "Battista" (Baptist).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 374 Americans carry the last name Battistini. That puts it at #65,688 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 916,455 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Battistini 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
374
1 in 916,455
Census rank
#65,688
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
326
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 326 bearers of the surname Battistini in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 65688th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Battistini, the largest self-reported group is White at 50.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (47.5%) and Two or More Races (1.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Battistini
The surname Battistini originates from Italy and is derived from the Italian personal name Battista, which in turn comes from the Latin name Baptista, meaning "baptist" or "one who baptizes." The name first became prominent in the 13th and 14th centuries, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Battistini can be found in the archives of the city of Florence, where a certain Giovanni Battistini was mentioned in a document dated 1327. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the area by the early 14th century.
In the 15th century, a family of Battistini was documented in the town of Perugia, in the region of Umbria. They were known for their involvement in the local wool trade and played a role in the city's political affairs.
During the Renaissance period, the name Battistini was associated with several notable figures. One of the most prominent was Girolamo Battistini (1516-1589), a renowned architect from the city of Foligno, who designed several churches and palaces in the Umbrian region.
Another notable individual was Francesco Battistini (1604-1675), a Jesuit priest and theologian from Bologna. He authored several influential works on theology and was considered a leading figure in the Catholic intellectual circles of his time.
In the 18th century, the Battistini family from Siena produced a number of accomplished artists and scholars. The most famous among them was Giovanni Battistini (1737-1799), a painter known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in churches and museums throughout Italy.
Moving into the 19th century, the name Battistini was associated with several notable individuals in the field of music. One example is Jacopo Battistini (1818-1886), an Italian opera singer and composer who performed in some of the most prestigious opera houses in Europe.
Another notable figure was Mattia Battistini (1856-1928), a celebrated operatic baritone from Rome. He was renowned for his interpretations of roles in operas by Verdi, Puccini, and other Italian composers, and performed at the Metropolitan Opera in New York and other major venues around the world.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Battistini
Among Census respondents with the surname Battistini, the largest self-reported group is White at 50.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (47.5%) and Two or More Races (1.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Battistini 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 Battistini surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White50.3% · 164
- Hispanic or Latino47.5% · 155
- Two or more races1.2% · 4
- Black or African American0.6% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Battistini
Battistini 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
#62,359
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 321
+50 bearers (+18.5%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Up 5,577 places
2020
#65,688
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 326
+5 bearers (+1.6%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Down 3,329 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #67,936 | 271 | 0.10 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #62,359 | 321 | 0.11 | +50 bearers (+18.5%) | Up 5,577 places |
| 2020 | #65,688 | 326 | 0.11 | +5 bearers (+1.6%) | Down 3,329 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 Battistini 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 | #62,359 | #65,688 | -5.3% |
| Count | 321 | 326 | 1.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.11 | 0.11 | -0.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Battistini bearers went from 321 to 326 (+1.6% change). The surname moved down 3,329 positions in the national ranking, going from #62,359 to #65,688.
FAQ
Battistini surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Battistini?
Name Census estimates that about 374 living Americans carry the surname Battistini. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 916,455 residents.
How common is Battistini?
Battistini ranks #65,688 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.11 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 326 people with the surname Battistini. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (374), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.11 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.11 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 Battistini.
Has Battistini become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Battistini went from 321 recorded bearers to 326. That is an increase of 5 (+1.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #62,359 to #65,688.
What does the Census say about the background of Battistini?
Among Census respondents with the surname Battistini, the largest self-reported group is White at 50.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (47.5%) and Two or More Races (1.2%). 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 Battistini in the 2020 Census, accounting for 50.3% (164 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Battistini appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (50.3%), Hispanic (47.5%), Two or More Races (1.2%). 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 Battistini (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 Battistini mean?
An Italian surname derived from the male given name "Battista" (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 Battistini (0.11 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 have the last name Battistini?
See how many people have the last name Battistini on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.