2000
#129,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Eletto
An Italian surname derived from the past participle of "eleggere," meaning "to elect" or "to choose."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Eletto. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Eletto 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Eletto in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Eletto, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Eletto
The surname ELETTO is of Italian origin, with its roots dating back to the late Middle Ages in the region of Tuscany. The name is derived from the Italian word "eletto," meaning "elected" or "chosen." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who held an elected position or was chosen for a specific role within their community.
One of the earliest known references to the ELETTO name can be found in the archives of the city of Florence, where a record from the 14th century mentions a man named Giovanni Eletto, who served as a councilman in the city's government. Additionally, the name appears in several medieval manuscripts and documents from other parts of Tuscany, indicating its widespread use in the region during that time.
In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the ELETTO surname was Bartolomeo Eletto, a renowned painter and sculptor from the city of Siena. His works, which included religious frescoes and intricate wood carvings, can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Tuscany.
Another prominent individual with the ELETTO name was Giacomo Eletto, a merchant and banker who lived in Florence during the 16th century. He was known for his successful trading ventures and his involvement in the city's thriving banking industry.
During the 17th century, the ELETTO name gained recognition in the field of literature with the works of Tommaso Eletto, a poet and playwright from Lucca. His plays, which often explored themes of love, honor, and family, were widely performed in theaters across Italy.
In the 18th century, a figure of note was Giulia Eletto, a renowned opera singer from Pisa. Her exceptional vocal talents earned her acclaim throughout Europe, and she performed in some of the most prestigious opera houses of the time.
Over the centuries, the ELETTO surname has spread beyond its Tuscan origins, with families bearing this name found in various regions of Italy and beyond. However, its earliest recorded instances and historical significance can be traced back to the medieval period in Tuscany, where it emerged as a name associated with elected positions, artistic achievements, and cultural contributions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Eletto
Among Census respondents with the surname Eletto, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Eletto 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 Eletto surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.4% · 106
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 4
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Eletto
Eletto 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
#126,018
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 136
+15 bearers (+12.4%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 3,601 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-20 bearers (-14.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,010 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #129,619 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #126,018 | 136 | 0.05 | +15 bearers (+12.4%) | Up 3,601 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -20 bearers (-14.7%) | Down 19,010 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 Eletto 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 | #126,018 | #145,028 | -15.1% |
| Count | 136 | 116 | -14.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -22.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Eletto bearers went from 136 to 116 (-14.7% change). The surname moved down 19,010 positions in the national ranking, going from #126,018 to #145,028.
FAQ
Eletto surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Eletto?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Eletto. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Eletto?
Eletto ranks #145,028 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 116 people with the surname Eletto. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), 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 Eletto.
Has Eletto become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Eletto went from 136 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 20 (-14.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #126,018 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Eletto?
Among Census respondents with the surname Eletto, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (2.6%). 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 Eletto in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.4% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Eletto appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.4%), Hispanic (3.4%), Two or More Races (2.6%). 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 Eletto (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 Eletto mean?
An Italian surname derived from the past participle of "eleggere," meaning "to elect" or "to choose." 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 Eletto (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 last name Eletto?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how common the surname Eletto is at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.