2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Libertino
An Italian surname referring to a person having an unconventional or licentious lifestyle.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Libertino. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Libertino 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Libertino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Libertino, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (15.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (7.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Libertino
The surname Libertino is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Italian regions of Tuscany and Lombardy, where it was first recorded.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Libertino can be found in the historical records of the city of Florence, dating back to the 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Latin word "libertinus," which referred to a former slave who had been granted freedom or "libertas."
During the Renaissance period, the Libertino family was documented as residing in various parts of Italy, particularly in the cities of Florence and Milan. Notable figures from this time include Giacomo Libertino, a merchant and diplomat born in Florence in 1455, who was known for his extensive travels throughout Europe.
In the 16th century, the Libertino name appears in the records of the Venetian Republic, where several members of the family were involved in the city's thriving maritime and trading activities. One such individual was Antonio Libertino, a successful Venetian merchant born in 1520, who established trade routes throughout the Mediterranean region.
The Libertino surname also has ties to the Italian town of Libertino, located in the province of Salerno, in the Campania region. It is believed that some branches of the family may have originated from this area, taking the name of the town as their surname.
Throughout the centuries, the Libertino name has been associated with various historical figures, including:
1. Cesare Libertino (1588-1647), an Italian painter and engraver from Naples, known for his religious and mythological works.
2. Giulio Libertino (1701-1776), an Italian architect and engineer from Verona, who designed several notable buildings and bridges in his hometown.
3. Francesco Libertino (1855-1932), an Italian politician and lawyer from Palermo, who served as a member of the Italian parliament during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
4. Emilio Libertino (1889-1957), an Italian writer and journalist from Milan, who published several novels and short stories during his lifetime.
5. Raffaele Libertino (1920-1995), an Italian sculptor and artist from Naples, renowned for his abstract and modern works of art.
While the Libertino surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to emigration, with descendants carrying on the name in countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Libertino
Among Census respondents with the surname Libertino, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (15.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (7.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Libertino 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 Libertino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White75.2% · 79
- Hispanic or Latino15.2% · 16
- Asian and Pacific Islander7.6% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Libertino
Libertino 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
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+3 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,576 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-5 bearers (-4.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,594 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 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.8%) | Down 6,576 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.5%) | Down 3,594 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 Libertino 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 | #152,989 | -2.4% |
| Count | 110 | 105 | -4.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Libertino bearers went from 110 to 105 (-4.5% change). The surname moved down 3,594 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #152,989.
FAQ
Libertino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Libertino?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Libertino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Libertino?
Libertino ranks #152,989 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 105 people with the surname Libertino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), 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 Libertino.
Has Libertino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Libertino went from 110 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #149,395 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Libertino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Libertino, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (15.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (7.6%). 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 Libertino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 75.2% (79 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Libertino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (75.2%), Hispanic (15.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (7.6%). 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 Libertino (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 Libertino mean?
An Italian surname referring to a person having an unconventional or licentious lifestyle. 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 Libertino (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 Americans have the surname Libertino?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.