2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Insinna
A surname of Italian origin potentially derived from the Latin words "in" and "sinus" meaning "in the bay" or "inlet".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Insinna. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Insinna 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Insinna in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Insinna, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Insinna
The surname INSINNA is believed to have originated in Italy, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "insinus," which means "bay" or "inlet," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a bay or coastal area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name INSINNA can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Bari, Italy, dating back to the 11th century. In these documents, the name appears with various spellings, such as "Insinni" and "Insinno."
During the Renaissance period, the name INSINNA gained prominence in Italy, particularly in the region of Campania. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Girolamo Insinna, a 16th-century Italian painter and architect who was born in Naples in 1540 and died in 1616.
Another notable figure was Vincenzo Insinna, a 17th-century Italian composer and organist from Naples, who lived from 1624 to 1697. His works were widely performed and appreciated during his lifetime, and he made significant contributions to the development of sacred music.
In the 18th century, the name INSINNA appeared in historical records related to the Kingdom of Naples. Nicola Insinna, born in 1712, was a prominent lawyer and judge who served in the Neapolitan judicial system during this period.
Moving into the 19th century, the name INSINNA can be found in connection with the Italian Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification. Luigi Insinna, born in 1832 in the town of Avellino, was a patriot and revolutionary who fought for the cause of Italian independence.
In more recent times, the INSINNA surname has been associated with various professions and fields. One notable figure is the Italian actor and comedian Maurizio Insinna, born in 1975, who has gained widespread popularity for his work in television and film.
While the name INSINNA is primarily associated with Italy, it is also found in other parts of the world, likely due to migration and diaspora. However, its origins and earliest documented instances can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, particularly the regions of Campania and Puglia.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Insinna
Among Census respondents with the surname Insinna, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Insinna 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 Insinna surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.3% · 94
- Hispanic or Latino6.8% · 7
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Insinna
Insinna 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
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,590 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-8 bearers (-7.2%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 5,835 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 8,590 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -8 bearers (-7.2%) | Down 5,835 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 Insinna 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 | #154,182 | -3.9% |
| Count | 111 | 103 | -7.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Insinna bearers went from 111 to 103 (-7.2% change). The surname moved down 5,835 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #154,182.
FAQ
Insinna surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Insinna?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Insinna. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Insinna?
Insinna ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 103 people with the surname Insinna. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Insinna.
Has Insinna become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Insinna went from 111 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 8 (-7.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Insinna?
Among Census respondents with the surname Insinna, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Black (1.0%). 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 Insinna in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.3% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Insinna appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.3%), Hispanic (6.8%), Black (1.0%). 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 Insinna (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 Insinna mean?
A surname of Italian origin potentially derived from the Latin words "in" and "sinus" meaning "in the bay" or "inlet". 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 Insinna (0.03 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 Insinna?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.