2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dominianni
A surname derived from Latin meaning "belonging to the Lord" or "of the Lord".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Dominianni. 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 Dominianni 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 Dominianni 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 Dominianni, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dominianni
The surname DOMINIANNI originates from Italy, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin phrase "Domine anni," which translates to "Lord of the year" or "Master of the year." This name was likely given to individuals who held positions of authority or were regarded as influential figures within their communities during a particular year.
The earliest documented instances of the DOMINIANNI surname can be found in various Italian historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable example is the mention of a Ser Dominianni di Firenze, a prominent merchant and landowner from Florence, in a document dated 1297.
The name DOMINIANNI has also been linked to several place names in Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. For instance, there is a small village called Dominianni near the town of Arezzo, which may have served as the origin for some families bearing this surname.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the DOMINIANNI surname. One such figure was Giacomo DOMINIANNI (1540-1612), a renowned Italian architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Rome, including the Palazzo Borghese.
Another prominent figure was Giovanni DOMINIANNI (1682-1748), an Italian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. He was a member of the prestigious Accademia dei Lincei and served as the director of the Rome Observatory.
In the realm of literature, Vittoria DOMINIANNI (1825-1892) was a celebrated Italian poet and writer from Naples. Her works, which often explored themes of love and nature, gained widespread acclaim during her lifetime.
Leonardo DOMINIANNI (1890-1962) was an influential Italian artist known for his remarkable landscapes and portraiture. His works can be found in several renowned museums and galleries across Italy.
Lastly, Pietro DOMINIANNI (1918-2004) was a prominent Italian lawyer and jurist who served as a judge on the Supreme Court of Cassation, the highest court of appeal in Italy, from 1982 until his retirement in 1993.
These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse contributions of individuals bearing the DOMINIANNI surname throughout various periods and fields, leaving an indelible mark on Italian culture and society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dominianni
Among Census respondents with the surname Dominianni, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Dominianni 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 Dominianni surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.3% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino6.3% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dominianni
Dominianni 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
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-10 bearers (-8.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,086 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+3 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,498 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.4%) | Down 19,086 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.8%) | Up 2,498 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 Dominianni 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 | #150,452 | #147,954 | 1.7% |
| Count | 109 | 112 | 2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dominianni bearers went from 109 to 112 (+2.8% change). The surname moved up 2,498 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #147,954.
FAQ
Dominianni surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dominianni?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Dominianni. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Dominianni?
Dominianni 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 Dominianni. 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 Dominianni.
Has Dominianni become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dominianni went from 109 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 3 (+2.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Dominianni?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dominianni, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (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 Dominianni in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.3% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dominianni appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.3%), Hispanic (6.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (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 Dominianni (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 Dominianni mean?
A surname derived from Latin meaning "belonging to the Lord" or "of the Lord". 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 Dominianni (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 Dominianni?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.