2000
#49,563
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 398
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.15
Very Rare Last name
Ippoliti
Derived from the Italian word "ippolito," meaning a horseman or stable worker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 462 Americans carry the last name Ippoliti. That puts it at #55,082 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.13 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 741,893 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ippoliti 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
462
1 in 741,893
Census rank
#55,082
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
403
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 403 bearers of the surname Ippoliti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.13 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 55082nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ippoliti, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ippoliti
The surname Ippoliti originated in Italy, and it is derived from the Italian version of the Greek name Hippolytus, which means "one who unbinds horses." This name can be traced back to the late 13th century in various parts of Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.
The earliest recorded instance of the Ippoliti surname can be found in historical documents from the city of Perugia, Umbria, dating back to the late 1200s. These records include mentions of individuals with the surname Ippoliti who held positions of prominence within the local community.
During the Renaissance period, the Ippoliti family gained significant influence and recognition in the city of Florence, Tuscany. One notable member was Ippolito Ippoliti (1504-1561), a renowned humanist scholar and poet who was closely associated with the Medici family.
In the 17th century, the Ippoliti surname appeared in various ecclesiastical records, indicating that members of the family had entered the Catholic clergy. One such individual was Monsignor Girolamo Ippoliti (1601-1672), a prominent ecclesiastic who served as the Vicar General of the Diocese of Rome during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII.
Another notable figure was Pietro Ippoliti (1702-1777), an Italian painter and architect from the town of Viterbo, Lazio. He is renowned for his works in the Baroque and Rococo styles, and his contributions can be seen in various churches and palaces throughout central Italy.
In the 19th century, the Ippoliti surname gained international recognition through the works of Giuseppe Ippoliti (1819-1883), an Italian botanist and explorer. He is best known for his extensive research on the flora of Central America and his contributions to the study of Mexican plants.
Throughout history, the surname Ippoliti has been found in various spellings, such as Ippolitti, Ippolito, and Hippoliti, reflecting the regional variations and linguistic influences within Italy. Additionally, the name has been associated with certain place names, such as the town of Ippoliti in the province of Frosinone, Lazio, which may have contributed to the origin and spread of the surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ippoliti
Among Census respondents with the surname Ippoliti, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Ippoliti 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 Ippoliti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.8% · 362
- Hispanic or Latino6.2% · 25
- Two or more races2.0% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 4
- Black or African American0.5% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ippoliti
Ippoliti 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
#51,281
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 406
+8 bearers (+2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Down 1,718 places
2020
#55,082
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 403
-3 bearers (-0.7%)
Per 100,000 0.13
Rank movement Down 3,801 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #49,563 | 398 | 0.15 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #51,281 | 406 | 0.14 | +8 bearers (+2.0%) | Down 1,718 places |
| 2020 | #55,082 | 403 | 0.13 | -3 bearers (-0.7%) | Down 3,801 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 Ippoliti 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 | #51,281 | #55,082 | -7.4% |
| Count | 406 | 403 | -0.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.14 | 0.13 | -3.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ippoliti bearers went from 406 to 403 (-0.7% change). The surname moved down 3,801 positions in the national ranking, going from #51,281 to #55,082.
FAQ
Ippoliti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ippoliti?
Name Census estimates that about 462 living Americans carry the surname Ippoliti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 741,893 residents.
How common is Ippoliti?
Ippoliti ranks #55,082 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.13 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 403 people with the surname Ippoliti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (462), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.13 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.13 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 Ippoliti.
Has Ippoliti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ippoliti went from 406 recorded bearers to 403. That is a decrease of 3 (-0.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #51,281 to #55,082.
What does the Census say about the background of Ippoliti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ippoliti, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Ippoliti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.8% (362 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ippoliti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.8%), Hispanic (6.2%), Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Ippoliti (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 Ippoliti mean?
Derived from the Italian word "ippolito," meaning a horseman or stable worker. 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 Ippoliti (0.13 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 Ippoliti?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.