2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Libertore
An Italian surname meaning "liberator" or "one who frees".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Libertore. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Libertore 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Libertore in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Libertore, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Libertore
The surname Libertore has its origins in Italy, with the earliest records of its use dating back to the 13th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "libertus," meaning a freed slave or a person who has been granted freedom. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who were once enslaved but gained their liberty.
One of the earliest known references to the name Libertore can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the city of Naples, where it appears as "Libertore di Napoli." This indicates that the name was present in the region of Campania during that time period.
As the name spread across Italy, it underwent various spelling variations, including Libertori, Libertoris, and Libertorio. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and linguistic conventions.
In the 14th century, records from the city of Siena mention a prominent figure named Giovanni Libertore, who was a respected merchant and civic leader. His name appears in several historical documents related to trade agreements and municipal affairs.
Another notable individual with the surname Libertore was Francesco Libertore, a 16th-century philosopher and scholar from Venice. He wrote several treatises on ethics and metaphysics, contributing to the intellectual discourse of the Renaissance period.
During the 17th century, the Libertore family established itself in the region of Calabria, where they owned land and held influential positions within the local community. One member, Antonio Libertore (1623-1697), served as a magistrate and played a crucial role in resolving legal disputes.
In the 18th century, a branch of the Libertore family migrated to the island of Sicily, where they adopted the variant spelling "Libertorio." One notable figure from this period was Giuseppe Libertorio (1745-1812), a prominent lawyer and judge who was renowned for his expertise in civil law.
The 19th century saw the name Libertore gain further recognition with the birth of Giulia Libertore (1832-1901), a celebrated opera singer from Milan. Her performances across Europe garnered critical acclaim, and she was praised for her exceptional vocal range and emotional depth.
While the surname Libertore has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to immigration and cultural exchange. However, the historical records and notable individuals mentioned above provide a glimpse into the rich heritage and significance of this surname within the Italian context.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Libertore
Among Census respondents with the surname Libertore, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Libertore 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 Libertore surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.6% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Libertore
Libertore 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
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-5 bearers (-4.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,854 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-3 bearers (-2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,445 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.2%) | Down 13,854 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.6%) | Down 3,445 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 Libertore 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 | #145,220 | #148,665 | -2.4% |
| Count | 114 | 111 | -2.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Libertore bearers went from 114 to 111 (-2.6% change). The surname moved down 3,445 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #148,665.
FAQ
Libertore surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Libertore?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Libertore. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Libertore?
Libertore ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Libertore. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Libertore.
Has Libertore become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Libertore went from 114 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Libertore?
Among Census respondents with the surname Libertore, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). 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 Libertore in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.6% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Libertore appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.6%), Hispanic (1.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). 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 Libertore (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 Libertore mean?
An Italian surname meaning "liberator" or "one who frees". 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 Libertore (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 Libertore?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.