2010
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Benasutti
A surname of Italian origin meaning "son of Assutti", derived from the given name Assutti.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Benasutti. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Benasutti 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Benasutti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Benasutti, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Benasutti
The surname Benasutti has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century.
One possible derivation of the name Benasutti is from an occupational term related to the production or trade of silk. The Italian word "bena" or "benna" can refer to a type of silk thread, and "sutti" may be a variation of the Italian word "seta," meaning silk. This suggests that the name may have originally identified individuals involved in the silk industry, which was a significant economic activity in parts of northern Italy during that time.
Another theory proposes that Benasutti is a combination of the Italian words "bene" (meaning "well") and "assutti" (a variation of the word "assuttiato," meaning "polished" or "refined"). In this interpretation, the name could have been given to individuals known for their refined or polished demeanor or craftsmanship.
Some of the earliest recorded instances of the Benasutti surname can be found in historical documents from the regions of Lombardy and Veneto in northern Italy. For example, a document from the 15th century in the city of Bergamo mentions a certain Girolamo Benasutti, who was a prominent merchant at the time.
Another notable figure with this surname was Alessandro Benasutti, a painter and sculptor who lived in the 16th century and was active in the city of Verona. His works can still be seen in various churches and buildings throughout the region.
In the 18th century, a Venetian nobleman named Antonio Benasutti played a significant role in the city's political and cultural life, serving as a patron of the arts and contributing to the development of the famous Venetian glassmaking industry.
During the 19th century, Giuseppe Benasutti, a renowned architect from Milan, designed several iconic buildings in his hometown, including the Palazzo Benasutti, which still stands today as a testament to his architectural prowess.
Another notable figure was Carlo Benasutti, an Italian explorer who led expeditions to the Arctic regions in the late 19th century. His detailed accounts and maps of the Arctic territories contributed significantly to the geographical knowledge of the time.
The Benasutti surname, with its rich history and potential connections to the silk trade, refined craftsmanship, and exploration, has left an indelible mark on Italian culture and heritage, spanning across various regions and centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Benasutti
Among Census respondents with the surname Benasutti, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Benasutti 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 Benasutti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.0% · 110
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Benasutti
Benasutti appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-5 bearers (-4.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,943 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.1%) | Down 6,943 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 Benasutti 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 | #137,327 | #144,270 | -5.1% |
| Count | 122 | 117 | -4.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Benasutti bearers went from 122 to 117 (-4.1% change). The surname moved down 6,943 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #144,270.
FAQ
Benasutti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Benasutti?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Benasutti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Benasutti?
Benasutti ranks #144,270 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 117 people with the surname Benasutti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), 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 Benasutti.
Has Benasutti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Benasutti went from 122 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Benasutti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Benasutti, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and Black (1.7%). 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 Benasutti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.0% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Benasutti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.0%), Two or More Races (2.6%), Black (1.7%). 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 Benasutti (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 Benasutti mean?
A surname of Italian origin meaning "son of Assutti", derived from the given name Assutti. 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 Benasutti (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 people are called Benasutti?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Benasutti is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.