2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dambrogio
An Italian surname meaning "from Saint Ambrose", referring to someone or a family originally from or near a location named after the saint.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Dambrogio. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dambrogio 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Dambrogio in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dambrogio, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%) and Black (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dambrogio
The surname Dambrogio originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have been derived from the Latin name "Ambrosius," which means "immortal" or "divine." This name was popularized by St. Ambrose, the 4th-century Bishop of Milan.
The earliest known record of the surname Dambrogio dates back to the late 12th century in the region of Lombardy, located in northern Italy. It is thought that the name may have initially been used as a nickname or a personal name before evolving into a hereditary surname.
In the 13th century, the name Dambrogio appeared in various legal documents and municipal records from cities such as Milan, Bergamo, and Brescia. This suggests that the name was well-established among the local population during that time period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Dambrogio can be found in a deed from 1271, which mentions a certain "Ambrosio Dambrogio" from the city of Milan. This document is preserved in the archives of the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio, one of the oldest churches in Milan.
During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals bore the surname Dambrogio. One such person was Giovanni Dambrogio (1470-1535), a renowned architect and sculptor from Bergamo. He is best known for his work on the Cathedral of Milan and the Certosa di Pavia, a magnificent monastery complex.
Another prominent figure with the surname Dambrogio was Bartolomeo Dambrogio (1515-1592), a Milanese painter and fresco artist. He was commissioned to decorate several churches and palaces throughout northern Italy, including the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio in Milan.
In the 17th century, a branch of the Dambrogio family settled in the city of Mantua, where they became influential landowners and patrons of the arts. One notable member of this branch was Antonio Dambrogio (1625-1701), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of a hospital and several churches in Mantua.
During the 19th century, a notable bearer of the surname Dambrogio was Gaetano Dambrogio (1810-1887), a Italian politician and lawyer from Bergamo. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a significant role in the unification movement that led to the formation of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861.
Throughout its history, the surname Dambrogio has been associated with various professions and occupations, including architecture, art, politics, and commerce. While the name originated in northern Italy, it has since spread to other regions of the country and beyond, carried by generations of Dambrogio families.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dambrogio
Among Census respondents with the surname Dambrogio, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%) and Black (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Dambrogio 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 Dambrogio surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.5% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino8.0% · 9
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dambrogio
Dambrogio appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+6 bearers (+5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,815 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.7%) | Up 5,815 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 Dambrogio 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 | #153,769 | #147,954 | 3.8% |
| Count | 106 | 112 | 5.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dambrogio bearers went from 106 to 112 (+5.7% change). The surname moved up 5,815 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #147,954.
FAQ
Dambrogio surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dambrogio?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Dambrogio. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Dambrogio?
Dambrogio ranks #147,954 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 112 people with the surname Dambrogio. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), 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 Dambrogio.
Has Dambrogio become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dambrogio went from 106 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 6 (+5.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Dambrogio?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dambrogio, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%) and Black (1.8%). 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 Dambrogio in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.5% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dambrogio appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.5%), Hispanic (8.0%), Black (1.8%). 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 Dambrogio (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 Dambrogio mean?
An Italian surname meaning "from Saint Ambrose", referring to someone or a family originally from or near a location named after the saint. 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 Dambrogio (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 Dambrogio?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.