2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Eufemia
An Italian surname derived from the Greek name Euphemia, meaning "praise" or "well-spoken".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Eufemia. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Eufemia 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Eufemia in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Eufemia, the largest self-reported group is White at 72.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (22.5%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Eufemia
The surname Eufemia originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Greek name Euphemia, meaning "praise" or "well-spoken." The name's roots can be traced back to ancient Greece, where it was a popular feminine name among the nobility and aristocracy.
In Italy, the surname Eufemia first appeared in various regions, including Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, and Lombardy. It is believed to have been adopted as a surname by families who had a member named Euphemia or who came from a place associated with the name.
The earliest recorded mentions of the surname Eufemia can be found in medieval documents and records from the 12th and 13th centuries. For example, a certain Eufemia di Montefiascone is mentioned in a document from the year 1210, indicating the presence of the surname in the region of Lazio at that time.
One notable historical figure with the surname Eufemia was Eufemia Tornielli, an Italian noblewoman who lived in the 15th century. She was a member of the influential Tornielli family from Novara, Piedmont, and played a significant role in the political affairs of her time.
Another individual of note was Eufemia da Massa, a 13th-century Italian nun and mystic from the town of Massa Marittima in Tuscany. She was known for her religious writings and her devotion to the Franciscan order.
In the 16th century, a man named Eufemia Strozzi was a prominent artist and architect in Florence. He is credited with designing several notable buildings, including the Palazzo Strozzi, which is still a landmark in the city today.
Another notable figure was Eufemia Griffo, a 15th-century Italian printer and publisher who played a significant role in the early days of the printing press. She was active in Naples and is considered one of the pioneering women in the field of printing and publishing.
Lastly, Eufemia Camozzi was a 17th-century Italian painter from Bergamo, known for her religious works and portraits. She was part of a family of artists and achieved recognition for her skilled brushwork and attention to detail.
These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the surname Eufemia throughout history, highlighting its rich heritage and presence across various regions of Italy over several centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Eufemia
Among Census respondents with the surname Eufemia, the largest self-reported group is White at 72.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (22.5%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Eufemia 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 Eufemia surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White72.1% · 80
- Hispanic or Latino22.5% · 25
- Two or more races3.6% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Eufemia
Eufemia 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
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+3 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,114 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-9 bearers (-7.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,437 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.6%) | Down 6,114 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.5%) | Down 9,437 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 Eufemia 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 | #139,228 | #148,665 | -6.8% |
| Count | 120 | 111 | -7.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Eufemia bearers went from 120 to 111 (-7.5% change). The surname moved down 9,437 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #148,665.
FAQ
Eufemia surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Eufemia?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Eufemia. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Eufemia?
Eufemia ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Eufemia. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Eufemia.
Has Eufemia become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Eufemia went from 120 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 9 (-7.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Eufemia?
Among Census respondents with the surname Eufemia, the largest self-reported group is White at 72.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (22.5%) and Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Eufemia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 72.1% (80 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Eufemia appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (72.1%), Hispanic (22.5%), Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Eufemia (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 Eufemia mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Greek name Euphemia, meaning "praise" or "well-spoken". 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 Eufemia (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 Eufemia?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.