2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Citrino
A surname with origins possibly relating to the Italian word for "citron" or citrus fruit.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Citrino. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Citrino 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Citrino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Citrino, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Citrino
The surname CITRINO has its origins in Italy, dating back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Italian word "citrino," which means "citrine" or "lemon-yellow." This suggests that the name may have been associated with someone who worked with citrus fruits or had a yellowish complexion.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the CITRINO name can be found in the archives of the city of Siena, where a merchant named Giovanni CITRINO was documented in 1382. This indicates that the name was present in the Tuscan region during the late Middle Ages.
In the 15th century, records show a family of CITRINO artisans living in the city of Florence. They were renowned for their expertise in crafting intricate glassware and ceramics, often incorporating citrine-colored hues into their creations.
The CITRINO name also appeared in the historical records of the Papal States. In the 16th century, a notable figure named Giacomo CITRINO served as a papal ambassador to the court of King Henry VIII of England.
During the Renaissance period, the CITRINO family established themselves as prominent landowners in the region of Lazio, near Rome. One of their ancestral estates, known as the Villa CITRINO, was renowned for its lush citrus groves and vineyards.
Another notable bearer of the CITRINO name was Lucrezia CITRINO, a 17th-century painter from Venice. Her vibrant and luminous landscape paintings, often featuring citrus trees and golden hues, were highly sought after by wealthy patrons of the arts.
In the 18th century, a distinguished military officer named Antonio CITRINO served in the Neapolitan army and was awarded the title of Marchese (Marquis) for his bravery and leadership during the Napoleonic Wars.
As the CITRINO family spread throughout Italy over the centuries, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, such as CITRINI, CITRINELLI, and CITRINATO. However, the core meaning and association with the citrine color remained consistent.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Citrino
Among Census respondents with the surname Citrino, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Citrino 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 Citrino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.3% · 99
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Citrino
Citrino 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
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+12 bearers (+11.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,862 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-11 bearers (-9.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,840 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 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | +12 bearers (+11.5%) | Up 2,862 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-9.5%) | Down 9,840 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 Citrino 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 | #143,149 | #152,989 | -6.9% |
| Count | 116 | 105 | -9.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Citrino bearers went from 116 to 105 (-9.5% change). The surname moved down 9,840 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #152,989.
FAQ
Citrino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Citrino?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Citrino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Citrino?
Citrino ranks #152,989 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 105 people with the surname Citrino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), 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 Citrino.
Has Citrino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Citrino went from 116 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 11 (-9.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Citrino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Citrino, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Citrino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.3% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Citrino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%), Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Citrino (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 Citrino mean?
A surname with origins possibly relating to the Italian word for "citron" or citrus fruit. 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 Citrino (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 share the surname Citrino?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.