2000
#128,797
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Biagetti
An Italian surname derived from a shortened form of the name Biagio.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Biagetti. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Biagetti 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Biagetti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Biagetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Biagetti
The surname Biagetti is of Italian origin and can be traced back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany, where it was derived from the personal name Biagio, which itself comes from the Greek name Blasios, meaning "to lament" or "to revile."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Biagetti can be found in a document dating back to the 14th century, which mentions a certain Guido Biagetti, a merchant from the city of Florence. It is likely that the name was initially used as a patronymic, indicating that the bearer was a son or descendant of someone named Biagio.
In the 15th century, the Biagetti family gained prominence in the city of Siena, where they were involved in the textile industry and held positions of influence within the local government. Notable members of this branch of the family included Giacomo Biagetti (1420-1492), a wealthy cloth merchant, and his son, Pietro Biagetti (1458-1524), who served as a councilor in the Sienese Republic.
The name Biagetti can also be found in historical records from other parts of Italy, such as the Veneto region, where it was sometimes spelled as "Biagietti." In the 16th century, a Venetian noble named Antonio Biagietti (1512-1582) gained recognition as a patron of the arts and a collector of Renaissance paintings.
During the Renaissance period, the Biagetti name was also associated with the world of literature. Francesco Biagetti (1522-1591), a poet and philosopher from Ferrara, was known for his collection of sonnets and his commentary on the works of Aristotle.
In more recent times, one of the most notable individuals with the surname Biagetti was Guido Biagetti (1879-1965), an Italian architect who designed several prominent buildings in Rome, including the Chiesa di Cristo Re and the Palazzo delle Esposizioni.
Overall, the surname Biagetti has a rich history that spans centuries and is deeply rooted in various regions of Italy. Its origins can be traced back to the late medieval period, and it has been associated with notable figures in fields such as commerce, politics, arts, and literature.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Biagetti
Among Census respondents with the surname Biagetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Biagetti 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 Biagetti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.3% · 108
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 4
- Two or more races3.3% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.5% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Biagetti
Biagetti 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
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
+1 bearers (+0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,652 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-2 bearers (-1.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,860 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #128,797 | 122 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.8%) | Down 7,652 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.6%) | Down 4,860 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 Biagetti 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 | #136,449 | #141,309 | -3.6% |
| Count | 123 | 121 | -1.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Biagetti bearers went from 123 to 121 (-1.6% change). The surname moved down 4,860 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #141,309.
FAQ
Biagetti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Biagetti?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Biagetti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Biagetti?
Biagetti ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Biagetti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Biagetti.
Has Biagetti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Biagetti went from 123 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Biagetti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Biagetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Two or More Races (3.3%). 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 Biagetti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.3% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Biagetti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.3%), Hispanic (3.3%), Two or More Races (3.3%). 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 Biagetti (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 Biagetti mean?
An Italian surname derived from a shortened form of the name Biagio. 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 Biagetti (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 last name Biagetti?
You can see how many people have the surname Biagetti on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.