2000
#16,852
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,559
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.58
Rare Last name
Fischetti
A surname referring to someone associated with fish or fishing.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,742 Americans carry the last name Fischetti. That puts it at #18,093 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.51 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 196,759 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fischetti 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
1.7K
1 in 196,759
Census rank
#18,093
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.5K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,519 bearers of the surname Fischetti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.51 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 18093rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fischetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (1.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fischetti
The surname Fischetti originates from Italy, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "peschetto," which means "little fish." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname or an occupational name for someone who worked as a fisherman or in the fishing industry.
The name Fischetti can be traced back to various regions of Italy, including Campania, Puglia, and Sicily. In fact, there are several towns and villages in these areas that bear similar names, such as Peschici and Peschiera, which could have influenced the formation of the surname.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Fischetti can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of historical documents from the city of Bari, located in the Puglia region. This document, dated around 1265, refers to a person named "Petrus Piscetta," which is believed to be an early variant spelling of the surname.
In the 14th century, the name Fischetti appeared in several notarial records and legal documents from the city of Naples, in the Campania region. These records mention individuals such as "Giovanna Fischetta" and "Nicola Fischetti," indicating the presence of the surname in this area during that time period.
One notable bearer of the Fischetti surname was Girolamo Fischetti, an Italian painter and architect who lived in the 16th century. He was born in Naples around 1520 and is known for his contributions to the artistic and architectural heritage of the city.
Another historically significant figure with this surname was Giovanni Battista Fischetti, an Italian lawyer and judge who lived in the 17th century. He served as a magistrate in the city of Lecce, located in the Puglia region, and was renowned for his legal expertise and judicial integrity.
In the 18th century, the Fischetti name gained prominence in the region of Sicily, particularly in the city of Palermo. One notable individual from this period was Giuseppe Fischetti, a Sicilian painter and fresco artist who was active in the late 1700s and early 1800s.
The 19th century saw the name Fischetti spread further throughout Italy, with several notable individuals emerging. One such person was Francesco Fischetti, an Italian politician and patriot who played a role in the Risorgimento, the movement that led to the unification of Italy in 1861.
Another significant bearer of the surname during this period was Antonio Fischetti, an Italian mathematician and astronomer. He was born in Naples in 1819 and made important contributions to the fields of celestial mechanics and geodesy.
As the Fischetti surname continued to spread across Italy and beyond, it has been carried by numerous individuals throughout history, each contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural, artistic, and intellectual achievements associated with this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fischetti
Among Census respondents with the surname Fischetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (1.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Fischetti 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 Fischetti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.3% · 1,387
- Hispanic or Latino5.5% · 83
- Two or more races1.3% · 20
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.1% · 17
- Black or African American0.7% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fischetti
Fischetti 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
#18,326
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,512
-47 bearers (-3.0%)
Per 100,000 0.51
Rank movement Down 1,474 places
2020
#18,093
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,519
+7 bearers (+0.5%)
Per 100,000 0.51
Rank movement Up 233 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #16,852 | 1,559 | 0.58 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #18,326 | 1,512 | 0.51 | -47 bearers (-3.0%) | Down 1,474 places |
| 2020 | #18,093 | 1,519 | 0.51 | +7 bearers (+0.5%) | Up 233 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 Fischetti 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 | #18,326 | #18,093 | 1.3% |
| Count | 1,512 | 1,519 | 0.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.51 | 0.51 | -0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fischetti bearers went from 1,512 to 1,519 (+0.5% change). The surname moved up 233 positions in the national ranking, going from #18,326 to #18,093.
FAQ
Fischetti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fischetti?
Name Census estimates that about 1,742 living Americans carry the surname Fischetti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 196,759 residents.
How common is Fischetti?
Fischetti ranks #18,093 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.51 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,519 people with the surname Fischetti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,742), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.51 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.51 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Fischetti.
Has Fischetti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fischetti went from 1,512 recorded bearers to 1,519. That is an increase of 7 (+0.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #18,326 to #18,093.
What does the Census say about the background of Fischetti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fischetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (1.3%). 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 Fischetti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.3% (1,387 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fischetti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.3%), Hispanic (5.5%), Two or More Races (1.3%). 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 Fischetti (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 Fischetti mean?
A surname referring to someone associated with fish or fishing. 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 Fischetti (0.51 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 Fischetti?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Fischetti? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.