2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Mittica
Of Italian origin, a locational surname derived from a place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Mittica. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mittica 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Mittica in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mittica, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.2%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mittica
The surname Mittica originates from Sicily, Italy, and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "mitta," meaning a skein or a ball of yarn, suggesting that the name may have been associated with occupations related to textile production or trade.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mittica can be found in the census records of the town of Palermo, Sicily, dating back to the late 1400s. These records mention several families with the surname Mittica residing in the area, indicating their presence in the region during that time period.
In the 16th century, the name Mittica appeared in various municipal records and legal documents across Sicily. One notable mention is in a property deed from 1537, where a certain Giuseppe Mittica purchased a plot of land in the town of Trapani.
As the centuries progressed, the Mittica surname spread to other parts of Italy, although it remained predominantly concentrated in Sicily. In the 18th century, a prominent figure bearing this name was Vincenzo Mittica (1724-1798), a Sicilian jurist and legal scholar who authored several influential works on civil law.
Another notable individual was Raffaele Mittica (1832-1898), a Sicilian politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Italian Parliament during the late 19th century. His contributions to the legal system and political discourse of his time earned him recognition among his contemporaries.
In the 20th century, the name Mittica gained further prominence with individuals like Antonio Mittica (1911-1993), a Sicilian artist known for his evocative paintings depicting the landscapes and everyday life of his native region.
Throughout its history, the surname Mittica has undergone various spelling variations, such as Mitica, Mitticca, and Mitticchia, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of the areas where it was prevalent.
While the name Mittica may not have appeared in famous historical records like the Domesday Book, its rich legacy can be traced through the annals of Sicilian and Italian history, where it has been associated with notable figures in the fields of law, politics, and the arts.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mittica
Among Census respondents with the surname Mittica, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.2%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Mittica 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 Mittica surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.0% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino9.2% · 10
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mittica
Mittica 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
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+3 bearers (+2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,444 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-4 bearers (-3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,004 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.7%) | Down 6,444 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.5%) | Down 4,004 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 Mittica 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 | #150,205 | -2.7% |
| Count | 113 | 109 | -3.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mittica bearers went from 113 to 109 (-3.5% change). The surname moved down 4,004 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #150,205.
FAQ
Mittica surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mittica?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Mittica. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Mittica?
Mittica ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Mittica. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Mittica.
Has Mittica become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mittica went from 113 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Mittica?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mittica, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.2%) and Two or More Races (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 Mittica in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.0% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mittica appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.0%), Hispanic (9.2%), Two or More Races (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 Mittica (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 Mittica mean?
Of Italian origin, a locational surname derived from a place name. 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 Mittica (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 common is the surname Mittica?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Mittica, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.