2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lavorini
A surname of Italian origin meaning "workers" or "laborers".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Lavorini. 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 Lavorini 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 Lavorini 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 Lavorini, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Black (2.8%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lavorini
The surname Lavorini is of Italian origin, originating in the region of Tuscany during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "lavorare," meaning "to work" or "to labor," which suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked in a specific trade or occupation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lavorini can be traced back to the 13th century, when a family with this surname was mentioned in official documents from the city of Florence. This family was likely involved in some form of skilled labor or artisanal work, which was a common practice during that time.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Lavorini (1310-1382) was a prominent merchant and banker in the city of Siena. He was known for his involvement in the local wool trade and for his influential role in the city's financial affairs.
Another historical figure bearing the surname Lavorini was Filippo Lavorini (1450-1521), a Renaissance-era architect and engineer from the town of Arezzo. He is credited with designing several notable buildings and structures in the region, including the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Arezzo.
During the 16th century, the Lavorini family had established a presence in the town of Colle di Val d'Elsa, located in the province of Siena. One member of this branch, Francesco Lavorini (1525-1598), was a respected scholar and writer who authored several works on philosophy and theology.
In the 19th century, a notable figure named Pietro Lavorini (1819-1892) was a prominent Italian politician and statesman. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and held several important government positions during the period of Italian unification.
Throughout its history, the surname Lavorini has been associated with various professions and occupations, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and activities of those who bore this name. While the name's origins may have been rooted in labor and skilled work, it has since become a respected Italian surname with a rich cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lavorini
Among Census respondents with the surname Lavorini, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Black (2.8%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Lavorini 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 Lavorini surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.8% · 97
- Black or African American2.8% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lavorini
Lavorini appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,540 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 1,540 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 Lavorini 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 | #149,395 | #150,935 | -1.0% |
| Count | 110 | 108 | -1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lavorini bearers went from 110 to 108 (-1.8% change). The surname moved down 1,540 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #150,935.
FAQ
Lavorini surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lavorini?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Lavorini. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Lavorini?
Lavorini 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 Lavorini. 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 Lavorini.
Has Lavorini become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lavorini went from 110 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #149,395 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Lavorini?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lavorini, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Black (2.8%) and Hispanic (2.8%). 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 Lavorini in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.8% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lavorini appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.8%), Black (2.8%), Hispanic (2.8%). 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 Lavorini (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 Lavorini mean?
A surname of Italian origin meaning "workers" or "laborers". 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 Lavorini (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 share the surname Lavorini?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.