2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Bergamaschi
An Italian surname indicating a person from Bergamo, a city in Lombardy, Italy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Bergamaschi. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bergamaschi 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Bergamaschi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bergamaschi, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.9%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (7.2%) and Two or More Races (6.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bergamaschi
The surname Bergamaschi originates from Italy, specifically the region of Bergamo in the province of Lombardy. The name is derived from the Italian word "bergamasca," which refers to the people or things associated with the city of Bergamo. The earliest known records of the surname can be traced back to the 13th century.
During the Middle Ages, the city of Bergamo was a prosperous center of trade and commerce, and many families adopted surnames based on their place of origin or occupation. The name Bergamaschi likely emerged as a way to identify individuals who hailed from or had connections to the city of Bergamo.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Bergamaschi appears in a document from the year 1286, which mentions a certain "Iohannes Bergamaschi" as a witness to a legal transaction in the city of Bergamo. This suggests that the surname was already well-established in the region by the late 13th century.
Another notable historical reference to the Bergamaschi surname can be found in the writings of the Italian poet and writer Francesco Petrarca, who lived from 1304 to 1374. In one of his works, Petrarca mentions a "Petrus Bergamaschi" as a respected scholar and philosopher from Bergamo.
Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Bergamaschi have achieved notable accomplishments. One such person was Girolamo Bergamaschi (1508-1573), a renowned Italian architect who designed several prominent buildings in Bergamo and other parts of northern Italy.
Another notable figure was Giuseppe Bergamaschi (1733-1804), a celebrated Italian composer and violinist who served as the director of music at the court of the Duke of Modena. His compositions were highly regarded during his lifetime and contributed significantly to the development of Italian classical music.
In the field of literature, Paolo Bergamaschi (1865-1932) was a prominent Italian poet and playwright whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. His poetry collections, such as "Canti d'Amore" (Songs of Love), were widely acclaimed and earned him a place among the most respected Italian writers of his time.
Tommaso Bergamaschi (1892-1982) was an Italian sculptor and artist known for his intricate marble and bronze sculptures. His works were exhibited in various galleries and museums throughout Italy and Europe, and he is considered one of the most influential Italian sculptors of the 20th century.
Finally, Maria Bergamaschi (1922-2008) was a renowned Italian opera singer who performed in some of the world's most prestigious opera houses, including La Scala in Milan and the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Her powerful soprano voice and exceptional stage presence earned her critical acclaim and a lasting legacy in the world of opera.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bergamaschi
Among Census respondents with the surname Bergamaschi, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.9%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (7.2%) and Two or More Races (6.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Bergamaschi 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 Bergamaschi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.9% · 92
- American Indian and Alaska Native7.2% · 8
- Two or more races6.3% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bergamaschi
Bergamaschi 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
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+9 bearers (+8.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,767 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.8%) | Up 9,767 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 Bergamaschi 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 | #158,432 | #148,665 | 6.2% |
| Count | 102 | 111 | 8.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 23.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bergamaschi bearers went from 102 to 111 (+8.8% change). The surname moved up 9,767 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #148,665.
FAQ
Bergamaschi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bergamaschi?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Bergamaschi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Bergamaschi?
Bergamaschi ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Bergamaschi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Bergamaschi.
Has Bergamaschi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bergamaschi went from 102 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 9 (+8.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Bergamaschi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bergamaschi, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.9%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (7.2%) and Two or More Races (6.3%). 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 Bergamaschi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.9% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bergamaschi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (82.9%), American Indian/Alaska Native (7.2%), Two or More Races (6.3%). 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 Bergamaschi (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 Bergamaschi mean?
An Italian surname indicating a person from Bergamo, a city in Lombardy, Italy. 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 Bergamaschi (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 have the surname Bergamaschi?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.