2000
#124,109
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Bottarini
An occupational surname derived from Italian "bottaro", meaning cooper or barrel maker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Bottarini. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bottarini 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Bottarini in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bottarini, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (14.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bottarini
The surname Bottarini is of Italian origin and has its roots in the region of Emilia-Romagna. It is believed to have originated in the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "bottaro," which refers to a cooper or barrel maker. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the Bottarini name were likely involved in the trade of cooperage or barrel-making.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bottarini name can be found in the historical records of the city of Bologna, which dates back to the 15th century. During this time, the name was often spelled as "Bottarini" or "Bottarino," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common in those days.
In the 16th century, records indicate the presence of a Bottarini family in the town of Castelbolognese, located in the province of Ravenna. This suggests that the name had spread across the region of Emilia-Romagna by that time.
One notable figure bearing the Bottarini surname was Giovanni Bottarini, a renowned architect and sculptor who lived in the 16th century. Born in Ferrara in 1540, Bottarini is known for his work on several churches and palaces in the region, including the Church of San Domenico in Ferrara and the Palazzo dei Diamanti.
Another prominent individual with the Bottarini name was Antonio Bottarini, a highly regarded painter who was active in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Born in Bologna in 1570, Bottarini's works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.
In the 18th century, the Bottarini name gained further recognition with the birth of Alessandro Bottarini in 1741. He was a respected composer and music theorist who contributed significantly to the development of classical music in Italy.
The Bottarini surname also has a connection to the town of Brisighella, located in the province of Ravenna. Historical records from the 19th century mention a family of Bottarini winemakers who were renowned for their expertise in viticulture and the production of high-quality wines.
Throughout the centuries, the Bottarini name has been associated with various professions and achievements, ranging from architecture and art to music and winemaking. While the origins of the name can be traced back to the barrel-making trade, the Bottarini family has left a lasting impact across multiple fields in the cultural and economic fabric of Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bottarini
Among Census respondents with the surname Bottarini, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (14.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Bottarini 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 Bottarini surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.3% · 93
- Hispanic or Latino14.7% · 16
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bottarini
Bottarini 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
#127,494
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 134
+6 bearers (+4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 3,385 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-25 bearers (-18.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 22,711 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,109 | 128 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #127,494 | 134 | 0.05 | +6 bearers (+4.7%) | Down 3,385 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -25 bearers (-18.7%) | Down 22,711 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 Bottarini 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 | #127,494 | #150,205 | -17.8% |
| Count | 134 | 109 | -18.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -27.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bottarini bearers went from 134 to 109 (-18.7% change). The surname moved down 22,711 positions in the national ranking, going from #127,494 to #150,205.
FAQ
Bottarini surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bottarini?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Bottarini. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Bottarini?
Bottarini ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Bottarini. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Bottarini.
Has Bottarini become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bottarini went from 134 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 25 (-18.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #127,494 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Bottarini?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bottarini, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (14.7%). 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 Bottarini in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.3% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bottarini appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.3%), Hispanic (14.7%). 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 Bottarini (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 Bottarini mean?
An occupational surname derived from Italian "bottaro", meaning cooper or barrel maker. 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 Bottarini (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 Bottarini?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.