2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Mastrippolito
A surname of Italian origin meaning "master of polite behavior" or "master of refined manners".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Mastrippolito. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mastrippolito 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Mastrippolito in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mastrippolito, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mastrippolito
The surname Mastrippolito has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Calabria. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Italian words "mastro" and "Ippolito," with "mastro" meaning "master" or "skilled artisan" and "Ippolito" being a personal name of Greek origin.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mastrippolito can be found in a document from the city of Naples, dated around 1200. This document mentions a certain "Filippo Mastrippolito," who was likely a skilled craftsman or tradesman. The name's association with skilled professions suggests that it may have initially been an occupational surname, denoting the bearer's expertise in a particular craft or trade.
In the 14th century, the Mastrippolito family is mentioned in records from the town of Vibo Valentia in Calabria. These records indicate that the family held landholdings and were involved in agricultural activities in the region. One notable member of the family during this time was Giovanni Mastrippolito, who served as a local magistrate in Vibo Valentia in the late 1300s.
During the Renaissance period, the Mastrippolito surname gained prominence in the arts and literature. One of the most renowned individuals bearing this name was Antonio Mastrippolito, a renowned painter and sculptor who lived in Naples from 1490 to 1572. His works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy, and he is regarded as a master of the Neapolitan Renaissance style.
In the 17th century, the name Mastrippolito appears in records from the town of Salerno, where a family of that name was involved in the production of fine ceramics and pottery. One notable member of this family was Giacomo Mastrippolito (1625-1692), whose intricate and ornate pottery pieces were highly sought after by collectors and nobility.
Another notable figure with the surname Mastrippolito was Maria Mastrippolito (1772-1842), a celebrated opera singer and musician from Naples. She performed in many of the prestigious opera houses of Europe during her career and was renowned for her exceptional vocal range and dramatic skills.
Throughout history, the Mastrippolito surname has been associated with various professions, including artisans, tradesmen, landowners, artists, and performers. While the name may have originated as an occupational surname, it has become a prominent and respected name across Italy, reflecting the diverse contributions of those who have borne it over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mastrippolito
Among Census respondents with the surname Mastrippolito, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Mastrippolito 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 Mastrippolito surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.3% · 108
- Two or more races3.4% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mastrippolito
Mastrippolito 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
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+4 bearers (+3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,931 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.5%) | Up 1,931 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 Mastrippolito 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 | #146,201 | #144,270 | 1.3% |
| Count | 113 | 117 | 3.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mastrippolito bearers went from 113 to 117 (+3.5% change). The surname moved up 1,931 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #144,270.
FAQ
Mastrippolito surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mastrippolito?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Mastrippolito. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Mastrippolito?
Mastrippolito ranks #144,270 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 117 people with the surname Mastrippolito. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), 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 Mastrippolito.
Has Mastrippolito become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mastrippolito went from 113 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 4 (+3.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #146,201 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Mastrippolito?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mastrippolito, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic (2.6%). 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 Mastrippolito in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.3% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mastrippolito appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.3%), Two or More Races (3.4%), Hispanic (2.6%). 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 Mastrippolito (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 Mastrippolito mean?
A surname of Italian origin meaning "master of polite behavior" or "master of refined manners". 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 Mastrippolito (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 last name Mastrippolito?
You can see how many people have the last name Mastrippolito on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.