2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Maestretti
An occupational Italian surname derived from "maestro" meaning master or teacher.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Maestretti. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Maestretti 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Maestretti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Maestretti, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (19.5%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Maestretti
The surname Maestretti originated in Italy, likely emerging in the late medieval period around the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "maestro," meaning "master" or "teacher," potentially referring to an ancestor's occupation or status. The suffix "-etti" is a diminutive form commonly used in Italian surnames, indicating a familial or patronymic connection.
Maestretti is predominantly found in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Milan and Lombardy. Some early records suggest the name may have roots in the town of Maestretti, a small village near Bergamo. The name's spelling has remained relatively consistent over time, with variations such as Maestretti, Maestretti, and Maestretti appearing in historical documents.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Maestretti name can be traced back to a document from the late 15th century, mentioning a certain Giacomo Maestretti, a merchant from Milan. Another notable figure was Francesco Maestretti, a Renaissance painter born in Parma in the early 16th century, known for his frescoes in various churches throughout northern Italy.
During the 17th century, the Maestretti family gained prominence in the region of Lombardy, with several members holding positions of influence within the local nobility and clergy. One such individual was Girolamo Maestretti (1592-1676), a renowned jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the city of Milan.
In the 18th century, Giuseppe Maestretti (1718-1798) was a respected architect and engineer from Brescia, responsible for designing several notable buildings and infrastructure projects in the region. His son, Antonio Maestretti (1754-1822), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned architect in his own right, leaving a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of northern Italy.
Another notable figure was Emilio Maestretti (1862-1941), a Italian-born artist and sculptor who spent much of his career in France, contributing to the Art Nouveau movement with his intricate and ornamental metalwork designs.
While the name Maestretti remains most prevalent in Italy, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora over the centuries, with individuals bearing this surname contributing to various fields across different cultures and societies.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Maestretti
Among Census respondents with the surname Maestretti, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (19.5%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Maestretti 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 Maestretti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White78.8% · 93
- Hispanic or Latino19.5% · 23
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Maestretti
Maestretti 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
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
+18 bearers (+17.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,684 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-4 bearers (-3.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,184 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | +18 bearers (+17.3%) | Up 8,684 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.3%) | Down 6,184 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 Maestretti 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 | #137,327 | #143,511 | -4.5% |
| Count | 122 | 118 | -3.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Maestretti bearers went from 122 to 118 (-3.3% change). The surname moved down 6,184 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #143,511.
FAQ
Maestretti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Maestretti?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Maestretti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Maestretti?
Maestretti ranks #143,511 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 118 people with the surname Maestretti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), 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 Maestretti.
Has Maestretti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Maestretti went from 122 recorded bearers to 118. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Maestretti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Maestretti, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (19.5%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Maestretti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 78.8% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Maestretti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (78.8%), Hispanic (19.5%), Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Maestretti (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 Maestretti mean?
An occupational Italian surname derived from "maestro" meaning master or teacher. 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 Maestretti (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 have the surname Maestretti?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.