2000
#118,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 135
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Ginolfi
Of uncertain origin, possibly Italian referring to geographic or occupational meaning.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Ginolfi. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ginolfi 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Ginolfi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ginolfi, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ginolfi
The surname Ginolfi is of Italian origin, specifically from the region of Campania in southern Italy. It is believed to have originated in the medieval period, possibly as early as the 11th century.
The name Ginolfi is thought to be derived from the Italian word "ginepro," meaning "juniper." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near or cultivated juniper plants. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone with a physical characteristic resembling the juniper plant or its berries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ginolfi can be found in a document from the city of Naples, dated around 1280. This document mentions a landowner named Girolamo Ginolfi, indicating that the name was already established in the region by that time.
In the 15th century, historical records show a family named Ginolfi residing in the town of Sorrento, near Naples. This branch of the family is believed to have produced several notable individuals, including a priest named Antonio Ginolfi, who lived in the late 1400s and was known for his philanthropic work.
Another notable figure was Tommaso Ginolfi, born in Sorrento in 1612. He was a prominent merchant and trader, known for his successful business ventures in the Mediterranean region. His descendants continued to play a role in the local economy and politics of Sorrento for several generations.
In the 18th century, a branch of the Ginolfi family settled in the town of Amalfi, also located in the Campania region. One of their most illustrious members was Raffaele Ginolfi, born in 1752, who served as the mayor of Amalfi for several years and was instrumental in the town's economic and cultural development.
Another notable figure was Giacomo Ginolfi, born in Sorrento in 1818. He was a renowned artist and painter, known for his landscapes and portraits depicting the stunning scenery of the Amalfi Coast. His works can be found in several art galleries and museums across Italy.
Over the centuries, the Ginolfi name has spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, as family members migrated and established new roots. However, the name remains closely associated with its origins in the picturesque coastal regions of Campania, where it has a rich and enduring history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ginolfi
Among Census respondents with the surname Ginolfi, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Ginolfi 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 Ginolfi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.8% · 106
- Two or more races3.5% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ginolfi
Ginolfi 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
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-22 bearers (-16.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 27,247 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,020 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #118,954 | 135 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | -22 bearers (-16.3%) | Down 27,247 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 1,020 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 Ginolfi 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 | #146,201 | #147,221 | -0.7% |
| Count | 113 | 113 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ginolfi bearers went from 113 to 113 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 1,020 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #147,221.
FAQ
Ginolfi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ginolfi?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Ginolfi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Ginolfi?
Ginolfi ranks #147,221 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 113 people with the surname Ginolfi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), 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 Ginolfi.
Has Ginolfi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ginolfi went from 113 recorded bearers to 113. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Ginolfi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ginolfi, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic (1.8%). 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 Ginolfi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.8% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ginolfi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.8%), Two or More Races (3.5%), Hispanic (1.8%). 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 Ginolfi (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 Ginolfi mean?
Of uncertain origin, possibly Italian referring to geographic or occupational meaning. 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 Ginolfi (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 Americans have the surname Ginolfi?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.