2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Buatti
An Italian surname derived from a place name or occupation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Buatti. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Buatti 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Buatti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Buatti, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.5%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Buatti
The surname BUATTI originated in Northern Italy, specifically in the Piedmont region, in the late 15th century. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin word "buatus," which means "to be blessed" or "to be fortunate." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who were considered blessed or fortunate.
The earliest known records of the BUATTI surname can be found in the municipal archives of the city of Turin, dated back to the late 1400s. These records include mentions of individuals bearing the name, such as Giovanni BUATTI, a merchant who lived in Turin in the late 15th century.
As the name spread across Northern Italy, it underwent various spelling variations, including Buatti, Buaty, and Buatty. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping practices during that time period.
One notable historical reference to the BUATTI name can be found in the "Annali di Genova," a chronicle written in the 16th century by the Genoese historian Agostino Giustiniani. The chronicle mentions a certain Stefano BUATTI, who was a prominent merchant and banker in the city of Genoa during the late 15th century.
In the 17th century, the BUATTI name gained further prominence with the birth of Carlo Francesco BUATTI (1640-1715), a renowned Italian architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Turin, including the Palazzo Reale and the Basilica di Superga.
Another prominent figure bearing the BUATTI surname was Giuseppe BUATTI (1805-1865), an Italian painter and sculptor from Piedmont. His works were exhibited in various galleries across Italy and received critical acclaim during his lifetime.
In the 19th century, the BUATTI name made its way to other parts of Europe, including France and Spain. One notable individual was Juan BUATTI (1845-1912), a Spanish-born composer and violinist who gained recognition for his contributions to Spanish classical music.
As the BUATTI surname spread across different regions, it also became associated with various place names. For example, in the town of Buatier in the Hautes-Alpes region of France, the name BUATTI is believed to have derived from the local toponym, possibly indicating a connection to the area's geographical features or landmarks.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Buatti
Among Census respondents with the surname Buatti, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.5%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Buatti 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 Buatti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.8% · 101
- Two or more races4.5% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Buatti
Buatti 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
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+6 bearers (+5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,439 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,099 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.7%) | Down 3,439 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 1,099 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 Buatti 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 | #148,347 | #149,446 | -0.7% |
| Count | 111 | 110 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Buatti bearers went from 111 to 110 (-0.9% change). The surname moved down 1,099 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #149,446.
FAQ
Buatti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Buatti?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Buatti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Buatti?
Buatti ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Buatti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Buatti.
Has Buatti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Buatti went from 111 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Buatti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Buatti, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.5%) and Hispanic (1.8%). 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 Buatti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.8% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Buatti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.8%), Two or More Races (4.5%), Hispanic (1.8%). 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 Buatti (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 Buatti mean?
An Italian surname derived from a place name or occupation. 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 Buatti (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 Buatti?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the last name Buatti at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.