2000
#11,869
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,415
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.90
Rare Last name
Conforti
Derived from the Italian word "conforti," meaning "comforts" or "consolations," likely referring to an ancestor's comforting presence or occupation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,516 Americans carry the last name Conforti. That puts it at #13,304 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.73 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 136,230 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Conforti 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
2.5K
1 in 136,230
Census rank
#13,304
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,194 bearers of the surname Conforti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.73 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 13304th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Conforti, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (1.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Conforti
The surname Conforti has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "conforto," meaning comfort or solace. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person who provided comfort or support to others, possibly in a religious or spiritual context.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Conforti name can be found in the records of the city of Pisa, dating back to the 13th century. In these records, a certain Guido Conforti is mentioned as a prominent citizen and landowner in the region.
As the name spread across Italy, it took on various spellings and regional variations, such as Conforto, Comforti, and Confortini. These variations often reflected the local dialects and linguistic influences of different regions.
In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the Conforti name was Niccolò Conforti, a Florentine merchant and banker who played a significant role in the city's financial affairs. His descendants continued to be influential in Florentine society for generations.
During the Renaissance period, the Conforti family produced several notable artists and intellectuals. One such figure was Jacopo Conforti, a 16th-century painter from Verona, renowned for his religious works and portraits.
In the 17th century, the Conforti name gained prominence in the ecclesiastical sphere. Francesco Conforti, born in 1630 in Naples, became a prominent Catholic theologian and author, known for his works on moral theology and canon law.
Another notable figure was Giulio Conforti, born in 1688 in Parma, who achieved renown as a composer and violinist during the Baroque period. His compositions for violin and other instruments were widely appreciated and performed across Italy.
As the Conforti name spread throughout the Italian peninsula, it also found its way into other parts of Europe and the Americas, carried by migrants and emigrants seeking new opportunities. Over time, the name has become well-established in various parts of the world, with descendants of the original Conforti families making their mark in diverse fields and endeavors.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Conforti
Among Census respondents with the surname Conforti, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (1.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Conforti 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 Conforti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.3% · 2,026
- Hispanic or Latino5.2% · 115
- Two or more races1.3% · 29
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 16
- Black or African American0.4% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Conforti
Conforti 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
#12,745
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,421
+6 bearers (+0.2%)
Per 100,000 0.82
Rank movement Down 876 places
2020
#13,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,194
-227 bearers (-9.4%)
Per 100,000 0.73
Rank movement Down 559 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #11,869 | 2,415 | 0.90 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #12,745 | 2,421 | 0.82 | +6 bearers (+0.2%) | Down 876 places |
| 2020 | #13,304 | 2,194 | 0.73 | -227 bearers (-9.4%) | Down 559 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 Conforti 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 | #12,745 | #13,304 | -4.4% |
| Count | 2,421 | 2,194 | -9.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.82 | 0.73 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Conforti bearers went from 2,421 to 2,194 (-9.4% change). The surname moved down 559 positions in the national ranking, going from #12,745 to #13,304.
FAQ
Conforti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Conforti?
Name Census estimates that about 2,516 living Americans carry the surname Conforti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 136,230 residents.
How common is Conforti?
Conforti ranks #13,304 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.73 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,194 people with the surname Conforti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,516), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.73 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.73 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Conforti.
Has Conforti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Conforti went from 2,421 recorded bearers to 2,194. That is a decrease of 227 (-9.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #12,745 to #13,304.
What does the Census say about the background of Conforti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Conforti, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (1.3%). 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 Conforti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.3% (2,026 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Conforti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.3%), Hispanic (5.2%), Two or More Races (1.3%). 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 Conforti (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 Conforti mean?
Derived from the Italian word "conforti," meaning "comforts" or "consolations," likely referring to an ancestor's comforting presence 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 Conforti (0.73 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 Conforti?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.