2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Menichetti
A patronymic surname derived from a diminutive form of the given name Domenico.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Menichetti. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Menichetti 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Menichetti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Menichetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Menichetti
The surname Menichetti has its origins in Italy, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "menicare," which means "to stir" or "to mix." This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with an occupation related to cooking or food preparation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the archives of the city of Siena, where a certain Giovanni Menichetti is mentioned in a document from 1537. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region of Tuscany during that time period.
As the Menichetti family spread across Italy, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. In some regions, the name was spelled as "Minichetti" or "Menichetto," reflecting local dialects and linguistic influences.
In the 17th century, the name appears in several historical records related to the city of Florence. For example, a certain Bartolomeo Menichetti is listed as a member of the Guild of Wool Merchants in 1642. This provides insight into the occupations and social standing of some Menichetti families during that era.
One notable figure bearing the surname Menichetti was Vincenzo Menichetti (1670-1745), an Italian painter and sculptor from the city of Bologna. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout northern Italy, showcasing his skills in the Baroque style.
Another prominent individual was Gian Battista Menichetti (1779-1856), an Italian botanist and naturalist from Lucca. He made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the region and is remembered for his extensive botanical collections.
In the 19th century, the name Menichetti can be found in records related to the Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification. A certain Giuseppe Menichetti (1815-1887) from Tuscany was known for his patriotic poems and writings, advocating for the cause of Italian independence.
Furthermore, a notable figure in the field of Italian literature was Tito Menichetti (1865-1923), a poet and writer from Pisa. His works often explored themes of nature and rural life, reflecting the cultural traditions of his native region.
These are just a few examples of individuals bearing the surname Menichetti who have left their mark on various aspects of Italian history and culture throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Menichetti
Among Census respondents with the surname Menichetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Menichetti 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 Menichetti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.5% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino5.4% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.6% · 4
- Two or more races3.6% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Menichetti
Menichetti 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
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-11 bearers (-9.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 22,234 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+12 bearers (+12.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 13,021 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | -11 bearers (-9.9%) | Down 22,234 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +12 bearers (+12.0%) | Up 13,021 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 Menichetti 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 | #160,975 | #147,954 | 8.1% |
| Count | 100 | 112 | 12.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 24.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Menichetti bearers went from 100 to 112 (+12.0% change). The surname moved up 13,021 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #147,954.
FAQ
Menichetti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Menichetti?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Menichetti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Menichetti?
Menichetti ranks #147,954 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 112 people with the surname Menichetti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), 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 Menichetti.
Has Menichetti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Menichetti went from 100 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 12 (+12.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Menichetti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Menichetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.6%). 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 Menichetti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.5% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Menichetti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.5%), Hispanic (5.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.6%). 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 Menichetti (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 Menichetti mean?
A patronymic surname derived from a diminutive form of the given name Domenico. 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 Menichetti (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 Menichetti?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.