2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Gasparrini
A surname derived from the given name Gaspare or Gasparro, meaning watchman or gatekeeper.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Gasparrini. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gasparrini 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Gasparrini in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gasparrini, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gasparrini
The surname Gasparrini is of Italian origin, derived from the personal name Gaspare, which is the Italian form of the name Caspar or Gaspar. This name was originally derived from the Old Persian word "khshathra-pavan," meaning "master of the horse" or "protector of the realm."
The earliest recorded instances of the Gasparrini surname can be traced back to the late 12th century in various regions of Italy, particularly in the southern regions of Campania, Basilicata, and Calabria. It is believed that the name may have originated as a surname for individuals who worked as grooms or stable workers, or those who had some connection to horses or equestrian activities.
Historical records from the 14th century mention a notable figure named Giovanni Gasparrini, who was a renowned physician and scholar from the city of Salerno. He authored several medical treatises and was considered an authority in the field of medicine during his time.
In the 16th century, Antonio Gasparrini, a Neapolitan nobleman and military commander, played a significant role in the defense of Naples against the French invasion led by Charles VIII in 1495. His bravery and leadership during this conflict earned him recognition and respect among his contemporaries.
During the Renaissance period, the Gasparrini family produced several notable artists and architects. One such figure was Domenico Gasparrini, a renowned sculptor and architect from Naples, who lived from 1519 to 1597. His works can be found in various churches and palaces throughout Italy, showcasing his exceptional talent and artistic vision.
Another prominent individual with the Gasparrini surname was Giuseppe Gasparrini, a botanist and horticulturist who lived from 1807 to 1866. He made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and was particularly known for his work on the cultivation of citrus fruits in southern Italy.
Throughout history, the Gasparrini surname has been associated with various professions, including medicine, military service, arts, and sciences. While the name may have originated from a connection to equestrian activities, it has since evolved to encompass a diverse range of individuals and their contributions to society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gasparrini
Among Census respondents with the surname Gasparrini, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Gasparrini 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 Gasparrini surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.6% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.6% · 3
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gasparrini
Gasparrini 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
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-6 bearers (-5.5%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 16,478 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+12 bearers (+11.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 11,477 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | -6 bearers (-5.5%) | Down 16,478 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +12 bearers (+11.7%) | Up 11,477 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 Gasparrini 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 | #157,234 | #145,757 | 7.3% |
| Count | 103 | 115 | 11.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 28.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gasparrini bearers went from 103 to 115 (+11.7% change). The surname moved up 11,477 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #145,757.
FAQ
Gasparrini surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gasparrini?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Gasparrini. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Gasparrini?
Gasparrini ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Gasparrini. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Gasparrini.
Has Gasparrini become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gasparrini went from 103 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 12 (+11.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Gasparrini?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gasparrini, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (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 Gasparrini in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.6% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gasparrini appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.6%), Hispanic (4.3%), American Indian/Alaska Native (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 Gasparrini (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 Gasparrini mean?
A surname derived from the given name Gaspare or Gasparro, meaning watchman or gatekeeper. 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 Gasparrini (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 Gasparrini?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.