2000
#80,502
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 219
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.08
Very Rare Last name
Buratti
An Italian surname likely derived from the word "buratto", meaning sieve or sifter.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 267 Americans carry the last name Buratti. That puts it at #86,153 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,283,724 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Buratti 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
267
1 in 1,283,724
Census rank
#86,153
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
233
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 233 bearers of the surname Buratti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 86153rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Buratti, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Buratti
The surname Buratti has its origins in Italy, specifically from the northern regions near the city of Milan. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "buratto," which refers to a type of coarse woolen cloth or a sieve used for sifting flour. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with occupations related to the textile industry or milling.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Buratti surname can be traced back to the 14th century in the city of Brescia, located in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. Historic records from this period mention individuals with the surname Buratti, indicating its presence during the Renaissance era.
In the 16th century, there are references to a notable Buratti family residing in the city of Parma, also located in northern Italy. This family was involved in various business ventures and held influential positions within the local community.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Buratti was Giovanni Buratti, born in the late 15th century in the town of Novara. He was a skilled artisan known for his intricate woodcarvings, which adorned several churches and noble residences in the region.
Another notable figure was Antonio Buratti, born in 1612 in the city of Pavia. He was a renowned scholar and philosopher who authored several treatises on metaphysics and ethics. His works were widely studied and discussed in academic circles of the time.
In the 18th century, the Buratti surname gained prominence in the field of music. Carlo Buratti, born in 1726 in Milan, was a celebrated opera composer and violinist who performed extensively throughout Europe. His compositions were highly regarded and contributed to the development of Italian opera during the Baroque period.
The 19th century saw the rise of Giacomo Buratti, born in 1832 in the town of Vercelli. He was a prominent lawyer and politician who played a significant role in the Italian unification movement. Buratti served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was widely respected for his advocacy of civil rights and social reforms.
As the Buratti surname spread across different regions of Italy, variations in spelling emerged, including Buratti, Buratti, and Buratti. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and regional preferences in spelling and pronunciation.
The surname Buratti has a rich historical legacy, with its roots deeply embedded in the textile and milling industries of northern Italy. Over the centuries, individuals bearing this surname have made significant contributions to various fields, including the arts, academia, music, and politics, leaving an indelible mark on Italian culture and society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Buratti
Among Census respondents with the surname Buratti, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Buratti 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 Buratti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.8% · 207
- Hispanic or Latino6.9% · 16
- Two or more races2.6% · 6
- Black or African American1.3% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Buratti
Buratti 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
#78,040
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 245
+26 bearers (+11.9%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Up 2,462 places
2020
#86,153
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 233
-12 bearers (-4.9%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Down 8,113 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #80,502 | 219 | 0.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #78,040 | 245 | 0.08 | +26 bearers (+11.9%) | Up 2,462 places |
| 2020 | #86,153 | 233 | 0.08 | -12 bearers (-4.9%) | Down 8,113 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 Buratti 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 | #78,040 | #86,153 | -10.4% |
| Count | 245 | 233 | -4.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.08 | -2.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Buratti bearers went from 245 to 233 (-4.9% change). The surname moved down 8,113 positions in the national ranking, going from #78,040 to #86,153.
FAQ
Buratti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Buratti?
Name Census estimates that about 267 living Americans carry the surname Buratti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,283,724 residents.
How common is Buratti?
Buratti ranks #86,153 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.08 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 233 people with the surname Buratti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (267), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.08 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.08 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 Buratti.
Has Buratti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Buratti went from 245 recorded bearers to 233. That is a decrease of 12 (-4.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #78,040 to #86,153.
What does the Census say about the background of Buratti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Buratti, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and Two or More Races (2.6%). 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 Buratti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.8% (207 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Buratti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.8%), Hispanic (6.9%), Two or More Races (2.6%). 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 Buratti (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 Buratti mean?
An Italian surname likely derived from the word "buratto", meaning sieve or sifter. 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 Buratti (0.08 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 Buratti?
If you just want to know how common the surname Buratti is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.