2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Immormino
A surname derived from a nickname based on Italian word "mormino" meaning "murmur" or "mutter".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Immormino. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Immormino 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Immormino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Immormino, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.9%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Immormino
The surname IMMORMINO originated in Italy, likely during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian words "immorme" or "immormino," which translate to "immense" or "huge." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone of a particularly large stature or physical presence.
The earliest known records of the IMMORMINO surname can be traced back to the regions of Sicily and Calabria in southern Italy. It is possible that the name arose separately in these areas, or that it spread from one region to the other due to migration patterns and population movements common during that era.
One of the earliest documented instances of the IMMORMINO name appears in a census record from the town of Palermo, Sicily, in the late 15th century. The record lists a family headed by a man named Giovanni Immormino, indicating that the surname had already become established in that region by that time.
In the 16th century, the IMMORMINO name can be found in various historical documents from the city of Reggio Calabria, in the region of Calabria. These records include property deeds, tax rolls, and church registries, suggesting that families bearing this surname had established themselves as prominent members of the local community.
One notable individual with the IMMORMINO surname was Pietro Immormino, a historian and scholar who lived in Palermo during the late 17th century. He authored several works on the history and culture of Sicily, including a comprehensive study of the city's ancient monuments and architectural landmarks.
Another noteworthy figure was Vincenzo Immormino, a painter and artist who was born in Reggio Calabria in the early 19th century. His works, which often depicted scenes of everyday life in southern Italy, are still celebrated for their attention to detail and vibrant use of color.
In the late 19th century, a man named Giuseppe Immormino made a significant contribution to the field of agriculture. Born in a small town near Palermo, he developed innovative techniques for cultivating and preserving citrus fruits, which helped to boost the local economy and establish Sicily as a leading producer of oranges and lemons.
As the IMMORMINO surname spread throughout Italy and beyond, it also took on various spelling variations, such as Imormino, Immormini, and Immormina. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects, transcription errors, or personal preferences of individual families.
While the IMMORMINO name may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it has since become a proud and well-established surname with a rich history and cultural significance, particularly in the regions of southern Italy where it first took root.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Immormino
Among Census respondents with the surname Immormino, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.9%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Immormino 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 Immormino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.5% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino7.9% · 9
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Immormino
Immormino 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
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+4 bearers (+3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,528 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+3 bearers (+2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,852 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.7%) | Down 5,528 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.7%) | Up 1,852 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 Immormino 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 | #148,347 | #146,495 | 1.2% |
| Count | 111 | 114 | 2.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Immormino bearers went from 111 to 114 (+2.7% change). The surname moved up 1,852 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #146,495.
FAQ
Immormino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Immormino?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Immormino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Immormino?
Immormino ranks #146,495 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 114 people with the surname Immormino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), 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 Immormino.
Has Immormino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Immormino went from 111 recorded bearers to 114. That is an increase of 3 (+2.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,347 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Immormino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Immormino, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.9%) and Two or More Races (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 Immormino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.5% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Immormino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.5%), Hispanic (7.9%), Two or More Races (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 Immormino (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 Immormino mean?
A surname derived from a nickname based on Italian word "mormino" meaning "murmur" or "mutter". 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 Immormino (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 last name Immormino?
See how many people have the surname Immormino on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.