2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Celletti
Derived from an Italian word meaning "wine cellar worker" or "wine steward".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 143 Americans carry the last name Celletti. That puts it at #138,300 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,396,883 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Celletti 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
143
1 in 2,396,883
Census rank
#138,300
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
125
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 125 bearers of the surname Celletti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 138300th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Celletti, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.4%) and Two or More Races (1.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Celletti
The surname Celletti originates from Italy and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "cella," meaning "small room" or "cell," possibly referring to a person who lived or worked in a small dwelling or monastery cell.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Celletti surname can be found in the historical records of the city of Rome, dating back to the late 1300s. It is mentioned in several medieval manuscripts and documents, indicating its presence among the Italian nobility and clergy during that time.
In the 16th century, the Celletti name appeared in the records of the prestigious University of Bologna, suggesting that members of this family were educated and held prominent positions in academia and intellectual circles.
The Celletti surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such person was Giovanni Celletti (1501-1571), a renowned Italian architect and sculptor who contributed to the design and construction of various churches and buildings in Rome during the Renaissance period.
Another notable figure was Francesco Celletti (1663-1732), an Italian composer and music theorist who served as the maestro di cappella (chapel master) at the Basilica of St. Peter in Vatican City.
In the 18th century, Luca Celletti (1717-1789) was a respected Italian jurist and legal scholar who authored several influential treatises on civil law and jurisprudence.
During the 19th century, the Celletti name gained further prominence with the birth of Enrico Celletti (1839-1912), an Italian politician and statesman who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and held various government positions.
More recently, Benvenuto Celletti (1904-1986) was a distinguished Italian astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the dynamics of planetary systems.
While the Celletti surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage, contributing to the rich cultural diversity and historical legacy associated with this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Celletti
Among Census respondents with the surname Celletti, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.4%) and Two or More Races (1.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Celletti 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 Celletti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.2% · 114
- Hispanic or Latino6.4% · 8
- Two or more races1.6% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Celletti
Celletti 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
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-3 bearers (-2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 13,701 places
2020
#138,300
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
+24 bearers (+23.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 21,412 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | -3 bearers (-2.9%) | Down 13,701 places |
| 2020 | #138,300 | 125 | 0.04 | +24 bearers (+23.8%) | Up 21,412 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 Celletti 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 | #159,712 | #138,300 | 13.4% |
| Count | 101 | 125 | 23.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 39.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Celletti bearers went from 101 to 125 (+23.8% change). The surname moved up 21,412 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #138,300.
FAQ
Celletti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Celletti?
Name Census estimates that about 143 living Americans carry the surname Celletti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,396,883 residents.
How common is Celletti?
Celletti ranks #138,300 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 125 people with the surname Celletti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (143), 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 Celletti.
Has Celletti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Celletti went from 101 recorded bearers to 125. That is an increase of 24 (+23.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #138,300.
What does the Census say about the background of Celletti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Celletti, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.4%) and Two or More Races (1.6%). 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 Celletti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.2% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Celletti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.2%), Hispanic (6.4%), Two or More Races (1.6%). 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 Celletti (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 Celletti mean?
Derived from an Italian word meaning "wine cellar worker" or "wine steward". 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 Celletti (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 Americans have the surname Celletti?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.