2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Cressotti
An Italian surname derived from the occupation of growing or selling cress.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Cressotti. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cressotti 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Cressotti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cressotti, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cressotti
The surname "CRESSOTTI" is of Italian origin, specifically from the northern regions of Italy, including Lombardy and Veneto. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century.
The name "CRESSOTTI" is derived from the Italian word "cresso," which means "watercress." It is likely that the name was initially a descriptive nickname given to someone who lived near a watercress patch or was involved in the cultivation or trade of watercress. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "CRESSOTTI" can be found in the archives of the city of Verona, dating back to the late 15th century. A document from 1487 mentions a certain Giacomo Cressotti, a merchant who traded in various goods, including spices and textiles.
In the 16th century, the name appears in several historical records from the Venetian Republic. A notable figure was Antonio Cressotti, a renowned architect who lived between 1535 and 1612. He was responsible for the design and construction of several prominent buildings in Venice, including the Church of San Moisè.
During the 17th century, the Cressotti family flourished in the Lombardy region, particularly in the city of Milan. One of the most prominent members was Girolamo Cressotti (1610-1679), a successful banker and financier who played a significant role in the economic development of the city.
In the 18th century, a branch of the Cressotti family settled in the Veneto region, where they became involved in the wine trade. Giovanni Cressotti (1725-1792) was a respected vintner who pioneered several innovative techniques in winemaking, contributing to the region's thriving wine industry.
Another notable figure was Alessandra Cressotti (1789-1859), a renowned author and poet from Verona. Her works, which explored themes of love, nature, and patriotism, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime and continue to be studied and appreciated by literary scholars today.
Throughout the centuries, the "CRESSOTTI" surname has been associated with various professions, from merchants and bankers to architects, artists, and writers. While the name may have originated from a humble descriptive nickname, it has evolved to represent a rich cultural heritage and a diverse array of achievements across various fields.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cressotti
Among Census respondents with the surname Cressotti, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Cressotti 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 Cressotti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.0% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cressotti
Cressotti 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
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
+2 bearers (+2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 5,530 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 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | +2 bearers (+2.0%) | Up 5,530 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 Cressotti 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 | #154,182 | 3.5% |
| Count | 101 | 103 | 2.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 14.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cressotti bearers went from 101 to 103 (+2.0% change). The surname moved up 5,530 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #154,182.
FAQ
Cressotti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cressotti?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Cressotti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Cressotti?
Cressotti ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 103 people with the surname Cressotti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Cressotti.
Has Cressotti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cressotti went from 101 recorded bearers to 103. That is an increase of 2 (+2.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Cressotti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cressotti, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.0%). 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 Cressotti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.0% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cressotti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.0%), Hispanic (1.0%). 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 Cressotti (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 Cressotti mean?
An Italian surname derived from the occupation of growing or selling cress. 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 Cressotti (0.03 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 Cressotti?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.