2000
#84,310
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 207
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.08
Very Rare Last name
Consolini
An Italian surname derived from the Latin word "consolatio" meaning consolation or comfort.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 210 Americans carry the last name Consolini. That puts it at #104,276 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,632,164 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Consolini 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
210
1 in 1,632,164
Census rank
#104,276
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
183
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 183 bearers of the surname Consolini in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 104276th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Consolini, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Consolini
The surname Consolini is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the 14th century in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "consolatio," meaning "consolation" or "comfort," possibly indicating that early bearers of the name may have been associated with occupations or roles that provided solace or support to others.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Consolini can be found in a 15th-century manuscript from the city of Bologna, where a certain Giacomo Consolini was mentioned as a respected merchant and landowner. This suggests that the Consolini family had already established a notable presence in the region by that time.
In the 16th century, the name appears in various historical records from the towns of Parma and Modena, indicating the spread of the Consolini family across different parts of Emilia-Romagna. A notable figure from this period was Giovanni Battista Consolini (1520-1588), a renowned scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Bologna and authored several influential works on logic and metaphysics.
As the centuries progressed, the Consolini name continued to be associated with prominent individuals in various fields. In the 18th century, Girolamo Consolini (1704-1779) was a respected architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in the city of Ferrara.
Another notable bearer of the Consolini name was Pietro Consolini (1810-1885), a celebrated painter from the town of Reggio Emilia. His works, depicting scenes from everyday life and landscapes, were widely admired and can be found in various art galleries and museums across Italy.
In the 19th century, the Consolini family also produced several prominent figures in the field of law and politics. Ettore Consolini (1845-1912) was a distinguished lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian parliament, representing the city of Modena.
While the surname Consolini is predominantly found in the Emilia-Romagna region, it has also spread to other parts of Italy and the world due to migration and diaspora over the centuries. The name has endured as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of its bearers, who have left their mark across various domains of human endeavor.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Consolini
Among Census respondents with the surname Consolini, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Consolini 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 Consolini surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.3% · 167
- Hispanic or Latino6.0% · 11
- Two or more races2.2% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Consolini
Consolini 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
#84,748
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 221
+14 bearers (+6.8%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 438 places
2020
#104,276
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 183
-38 bearers (-17.2%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 19,528 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #84,310 | 207 | 0.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #84,748 | 221 | 0.07 | +14 bearers (+6.8%) | Down 438 places |
| 2020 | #104,276 | 183 | 0.06 | -38 bearers (-17.2%) | Down 19,528 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 Consolini 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 | #84,748 | #104,276 | -23.0% |
| Count | 221 | 183 | -17.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.06 | -12.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Consolini bearers went from 221 to 183 (-17.2% change). The surname moved down 19,528 positions in the national ranking, going from #84,748 to #104,276.
FAQ
Consolini surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Consolini?
Name Census estimates that about 210 living Americans carry the surname Consolini. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,632,164 residents.
How common is Consolini?
Consolini ranks #104,276 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 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 183 people with the surname Consolini. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (210), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 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 Consolini.
Has Consolini become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Consolini went from 221 recorded bearers to 183. That is a decrease of 38 (-17.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #84,748 to #104,276.
What does the Census say about the background of Consolini?
Among Census respondents with the surname Consolini, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and Two or More Races (2.2%). 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 Consolini in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.3% (167 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Consolini appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.3%), Hispanic (6.0%), Two or More Races (2.2%). 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 Consolini (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 Consolini mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Latin word "consolatio" meaning consolation or comfort. 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 Consolini (0.06 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 surname Consolini?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.