2000
#116,123
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 139
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Fabbrini
An Italian surname derived from the Latin word "faber" meaning blacksmith or worker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 162 Americans carry the last name Fabbrini. That puts it at #127,013 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,115,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fabbrini 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
162
1 in 2,115,768
Census rank
#127,013
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
141
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 141 bearers of the surname Fabbrini in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 127013th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fabbrini, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fabbrini
The surname Fabbrini has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the early medieval period. It is believed to derive from the Latin word "faber," meaning a craftsman or artisan, particularly one who works with metal or wood. This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname given to those engaged in such trades.
The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various Italian regions, including Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, and Umbria. The spelling variations observed in historical records include Fabbri, Fabbrini, Fabbrizio, and Fabbrizzi, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of the time.
One notable figure bearing this surname was Bernardo Fabbrini, an Italian painter and architect who lived from 1460 to 1516. He was active in Florence and is known for his work on the Palazzo Vecchio and the Church of Santa Maria Novella.
Another prominent individual was Girolamo Fabbrini (1470-1548), a renowned Italian humanist scholar and philosopher from Siena. He served as a tutor to several noble families and wrote extensively on various subjects, including rhetoric and moral philosophy.
In the realm of literature, Carlo Fabbrini (1804-1882) was an Italian poet and playwright from Livorno. He gained recognition for his patriotic verses and contributions to the Risorgimento movement, which aimed to unify Italy.
The name Fabbrini also has connections to the religious sphere. Niccolò Fabbrini (1705-1781) was an Italian Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of Ancona from 1757 until his death.
Lastly, Nicola Fabbrini (1885-1947) was an Italian politician and lawyer from Lucca. He actively participated in the Fascist movement and held various governmental positions during Benito Mussolini's regime.
While the surname Fabbrini has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchanges. However, its rich history and associations with craftsmanship, scholarship, and artistic endeavors remain deeply ingrained in its origins.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fabbrini
Among Census respondents with the surname Fabbrini, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Fabbrini 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 Fabbrini surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.2% · 130
- Two or more races3.5% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fabbrini
Fabbrini 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
#116,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 150
+11 bearers (+7.9%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 78 places
2020
#127,013
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 141
-9 bearers (-6.0%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 10,812 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #116,123 | 139 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #116,201 | 150 | 0.05 | +11 bearers (+7.9%) | Down 78 places |
| 2020 | #127,013 | 141 | 0.05 | -9 bearers (-6.0%) | Down 10,812 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 Fabbrini 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 | #116,201 | #127,013 | -9.3% |
| Count | 150 | 141 | -6.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | -5.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fabbrini bearers went from 150 to 141 (-6.0% change). The surname moved down 10,812 positions in the national ranking, going from #116,201 to #127,013.
FAQ
Fabbrini surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fabbrini?
Name Census estimates that about 162 living Americans carry the surname Fabbrini. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,115,768 residents.
How common is Fabbrini?
Fabbrini ranks #127,013 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 141 people with the surname Fabbrini. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (162), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Fabbrini.
Has Fabbrini become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fabbrini went from 150 recorded bearers to 141. That is a decrease of 9 (-6.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #116,201 to #127,013.
What does the Census say about the background of Fabbrini?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fabbrini, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic (2.8%). 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 Fabbrini in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.2% (130 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fabbrini appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.2%), Two or More Races (3.5%), Hispanic (2.8%). 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 Fabbrini (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 Fabbrini mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Latin word "faber" meaning blacksmith or worker. 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 Fabbrini (0.05 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 are called Fabbrini?
You can see how common the surname Fabbrini is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.