2000
#132,259
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Coretti
A surname of Italian origin, possibly derived from a diminutive of the word "coro" meaning choir.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Coretti. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Coretti 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Coretti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Coretti, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Black (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Coretti
The surname Coretti has its roots in Italy, traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "coretto," which means "small choir" or "small group of singers." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals or families involved in church choirs or musical groups.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Coretti can be found in the historic city of Siena, located in the region of Tuscany. In the 1400s, a family bearing this surname resided in the Contrada dell'Onda, one of the city's traditional districts. Their name appears in municipal records from that era, indicating their presence in the area.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Pietro Coretti (1460-1525) gained recognition as a skilled painter and fresco artist. His works adorned several churches and noble residences in Florence, showcasing his artistic talents and contributing to the cultural richness of the time.
In the 18th century, the name Coretti gained further prominence with the birth of Giacomo Coretti (1730-1805), an Italian composer and music theorist. He was renowned for his sacred compositions and his influential treatise on music theory, "Armonico pratico al cimbalo," which became a valuable resource for aspiring musicians.
Another notable individual bearing the surname Coretti was Antonio Coretti (1820-1892), a renowned architect from Rome. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome, which showcased his mastery of neoclassical architectural styles.
Moving into the 20th century, the name Coretti is associated with Emilio Coretti (1912-1995), an Italian politician and trade unionist. He played a pivotal role in the Italian labor movement and served as the General Secretary of the Italian General Confederation of Labor (CGIL) from 1969 to 1976, advocating for workers' rights and social reforms.
These examples illustrate the diverse fields in which individuals with the surname Coretti have made their mark throughout history, ranging from the arts, music, architecture, and politics. While the name may have originated from a connection to church choirs, it has since transcended its initial associations and become a respected surname across various regions of Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Coretti
Among Census respondents with the surname Coretti, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Black (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Coretti 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 Coretti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.8% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino4.5% · 5
- Black or African American2.7% · 3
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Coretti
Coretti 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
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-14 bearers (-11.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 23,785 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+6 bearers (+5.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,598 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #132,259 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-11.9%) | Down 23,785 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.8%) | Up 6,598 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 Coretti 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 | #156,044 | #149,446 | 4.2% |
| Count | 104 | 110 | 5.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Coretti bearers went from 104 to 110 (+5.8% change). The surname moved up 6,598 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #149,446.
FAQ
Coretti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Coretti?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Coretti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Coretti?
Coretti ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Coretti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Coretti.
Has Coretti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Coretti went from 104 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 6 (+5.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Coretti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Coretti, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Black (2.7%). 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 Coretti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.8% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Coretti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.8%), Hispanic (4.5%), Black (2.7%). 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 Coretti (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 Coretti mean?
A surname of Italian origin, possibly derived from a diminutive of the word "coro" meaning choir. 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 Coretti (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 have the surname Coretti?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.