2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ingraldi
An Italian surname derived from "Ingraldo", meaning "from the place called Ingraldi".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Ingraldi. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ingraldi 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Ingraldi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ingraldi, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (14.8%) and Two or More Races (7.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ingraldi
The surname Ingraldi has its origins in Italy, where it first emerged during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old Italian word "ingrandire," which translates to "to enlarge" or "to increase." This suggests that the name may have initially been given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was particularly tall or of significant stature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ingraldi name can be found in historical documents from the city of Naples, dating back to the 13th century. These records mention a family by the name of Ingraldi who held notable positions within the local community.
As the name spread throughout various regions of Italy, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Ingraldy, Ingraldia, and Ingraldie. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and pronunciation differences.
In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Giovanni Ingraldi (1420-1492) gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing several notable landmarks in Naples, including the Palazzo Reale and the Castel Nuovo.
Another notable bearer of the Ingraldi name was Girolamo Ingraldi (1510-1575), a renowned historian and scholar from Naples. His work, "Istoria della Città di Napoli," is considered a significant contribution to the historical literature of the city.
During the 16th century, the Ingraldi family established itself as a prominent noble lineage in the Kingdom of Naples. Records show that members of the family held various titles and estates throughout the region.
In the 17th century, a renowned poet and playwright named Alessandro Ingraldi (1630-1692) emerged from the city of Salerno. His works, which include comedies and tragedies, were highly regarded during his time and continue to be studied by scholars of Italian literature.
Another notable figure was Vincenzo Ingraldi (1720-1798), a celebrated painter from Naples. His works, which often depicted religious scenes and portraits, can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.
While the Ingraldi surname originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through the Italian diaspora. However, the earliest and most significant historical references to this name can be traced back to its Italian roots.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ingraldi
Among Census respondents with the surname Ingraldi, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (14.8%) and Two or More Races (7.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Ingraldi 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 Ingraldi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White75.0% · 81
- Hispanic or Latino14.8% · 16
- Two or more races7.4% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ingraldi
Ingraldi 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
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+14 bearers (+13.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,751 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-11 bearers (-9.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,778 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | +14 bearers (+13.3%) | Up 4,751 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-9.2%) | Down 10,778 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 Ingraldi 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 | #140,157 | #150,935 | -7.7% |
| Count | 119 | 108 | -9.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ingraldi bearers went from 119 to 108 (-9.2% change). The surname moved down 10,778 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #150,935.
FAQ
Ingraldi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ingraldi?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Ingraldi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Ingraldi?
Ingraldi ranks #150,935 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 108 people with the surname Ingraldi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), 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 Ingraldi.
Has Ingraldi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ingraldi went from 119 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 11 (-9.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Ingraldi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ingraldi, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (14.8%) and Two or More Races (7.4%). 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 Ingraldi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 75.0% (81 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ingraldi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (75.0%), Hispanic (14.8%), Two or More Races (7.4%). 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 Ingraldi (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 Ingraldi mean?
An Italian surname derived from "Ingraldo", meaning "from the place called Ingraldi". 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 Ingraldi (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 Ingraldi?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.