2000
#124,109
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Negrotto
An Italian surname likely derived from the term for "little black one".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Negrotto. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Negrotto 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Negrotto in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Negrotto, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Negrotto
The surname "NEGROTTO" is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. The name is derived from the Italian word "negro," which means "black" or "dark," and the diminutive suffix "-otto." This suggests that the name was likely bestowed upon someone with a darker complexion or hair color.
The earliest known records of the name NEGROTTO can be found in various historical documents from the regions of Piedmont and Liguria in northwestern Italy. One notable mention is in the Codex Astensis, a 12th-century cartulary from the town of Asti, where a certain "Petrus Negrotto" is listed as a witness in a land transaction.
During the Renaissance period, the NEGROTTO name gained prominence in the Genoese Republic, which encompassed parts of modern-day Liguria and neighboring regions. Historical accounts mention several members of the NEGROTTO family who held influential positions in the city-state of Genoa, including Battista NEGROTTO (1510-1591), a respected merchant and banker.
Another notable figure was Gerolamo NEGROTTO (1564-1624), a renowned architect and military engineer who designed several fortifications and public buildings in Genoa and other parts of Italy. His most famous work is the Porta Pila, a monumental gate in Genoa's historic center.
In the 18th century, the NEGROTTO family established themselves in the Kingdom of Sardinia, where they acquired noble titles and landholdings. One prominent member was Count Giulio NEGROTTO (1730-1807), a military officer who served in the Sardinian Army and played a role in the Napoleonic Wars.
The name NEGROTTO also appeared in various parts of the Italian peninsula, including the regions of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. Notable individuals include the painter Antonio NEGROTTO (1835-1912), known for his landscapes and genre scenes depicting rural life in northern Italy.
While the NEGROTTO surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, the historical records and notable figures mentioned above provide a glimpse into the rich heritage and influence of this Italian surname across various regions and time periods.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Negrotto
Among Census respondents with the surname Negrotto, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Negrotto 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 Negrotto surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.0% · 94
- Hispanic or Latino6.0% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Negrotto
Negrotto 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
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-23 bearers (-18.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 30,798 places
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-5 bearers (-4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 775 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,109 | 128 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | -23 bearers (-18.0%) | Down 30,798 places |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -5 bearers (-4.8%) | Down 775 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 Negrotto 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 | #154,907 | #155,682 | -0.5% |
| Count | 105 | 100 | -4.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Negrotto bearers went from 105 to 100 (-4.8% change). The surname moved down 775 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #155,682.
FAQ
Negrotto surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Negrotto?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Negrotto. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Negrotto?
Negrotto ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 100 people with the surname Negrotto. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Negrotto.
Has Negrotto become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Negrotto went from 105 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #154,907 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Negrotto?
Among Census respondents with the surname Negrotto, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%). 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 Negrotto in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.0% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Negrotto appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.0%), Hispanic (6.0%). 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 Negrotto (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 Negrotto mean?
An Italian surname likely derived from the term for "little black one". 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 Negrotto (0.03 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 Negrotto?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.