2000
#132,259
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Morgantini
An Italian surname derived from a place name referring to someone from the town of Morgantini.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Morgantini. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Morgantini 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Morgantini in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Morgantini, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Black (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Morgantini
The surname Morgantini originated in Italy during the medieval period, likely in the 12th or 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "morgante," which means "giant" or "large." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone of exceptional height or stature.
The earliest known record of the Morgantini name dates back to 1283, when a man named Guido Morgantini was listed in a document from the city of Siena, Tuscany. This region, along with other parts of central and northern Italy, is considered the primary historical homeland of the Morgantini family.
One notable figure bearing this surname was Giovanni Morgantini, a prominent merchant and banker who lived in Florence during the 15th century. He played a significant role in the city's thriving textile industry and was a member of the influential guild of wool manufacturers.
In the 16th century, the Morgantini name appeared in historical records from the Marche region of eastern Italy. A man named Antonio Morgantini, born in 1527, was a renowned scholar and professor of philosophy at the University of Urbino.
Another individual of note was Vincenzo Morgantini, a 17th-century artist and fresco painter from the town of Ascoli Piceno, in the Marche region. His works can still be admired in various churches and buildings throughout the area.
During the 18th century, the Morgantini family had a presence in the city of Milan, where they were involved in the silk trade. One member, Giuseppe Morgantini (1712-1789), was a successful silk merchant and landowner, known for his philanthropic contributions to the city.
As the Morgantini name spread across Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as Morgantino, Morgantine, and Morgantina. These slight changes were often due to regional dialects or scribal errors in historical documents.
Over the centuries, the Morgantini surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, merchants, and landowners. While the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it has become a proud part of Italian heritage, with a rich history spanning multiple regions and time periods.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Morgantini
Among Census respondents with the surname Morgantini, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Black (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Morgantini 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 Morgantini surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.6% · 112
- Hispanic or Latino5.8% · 7
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Morgantini
Morgantini 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
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
+5 bearers (+4.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,190 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-2 bearers (-1.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,860 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #132,259 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.2%) | Down 4,190 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.6%) | Down 4,860 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 Morgantini 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 | #136,449 | #141,309 | -3.6% |
| Count | 123 | 121 | -1.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Morgantini bearers went from 123 to 121 (-1.6% change). The surname moved down 4,860 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #141,309.
FAQ
Morgantini surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Morgantini?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Morgantini. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Morgantini?
Morgantini ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Morgantini. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Morgantini.
Has Morgantini become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Morgantini went from 123 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Morgantini?
Among Census respondents with the surname Morgantini, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Black (0.8%). 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 Morgantini in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.6% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Morgantini appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.6%), Hispanic (5.8%), Black (0.8%). 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 Morgantini (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 Morgantini mean?
An Italian surname derived from a place name referring to someone from the town of Morgantini. 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 Morgantini (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 Americans have the surname Morgantini?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.