2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Occhialini
An occupational surname derived from the Italian word for spectacles or eyeglasses.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Occhialini. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Occhialini 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Occhialini in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Occhialini, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Occhialini
The surname OCCHIALINI has its origins in Italy, dating back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "occhiali," which means "glasses" or "spectacles." The name may have referred to someone who made or sold eyeglasses, or possibly an individual who wore glasses, which was quite uncommon at the time.
The earliest known records of the OCCHIALINI surname can be traced back to the 14th century in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the cities of Florence and Siena. These records often appear in various forms, such as "Occhialini," "Occhialino," or "Occhialino."
One of the earliest documented individuals with the OCCHIALINI surname was Giovanni Occhialini, a merchant from Florence who lived in the late 14th century. He is mentioned in several historical documents related to trade and commerce in the city.
In the 15th century, the OCCHIALINI name appeared in the town of Montepulciano, where a family of glassmakers and artisans resided. It is possible that this branch of the Occhialini family was involved in the production of eyeglasses, contributing to the origin of their surname.
During the Renaissance period, the OCCHIALINI name gained prominence with the birth of Alessandro Occhialini (1472-1544), a renowned painter and architect from Florence. He was known for his frescoes in various churches and palaces throughout Italy, and his architectural works included the design of several villas and gardens.
Another notable figure with the OCCHIALINI surname was Girolamo Occhialini (1520-1592), a Catholic priest and theologian from Siena. He was a respected scholar and author, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time through his writings on religious subjects.
In the 17th century, the OCCHIALINI family established itself in the city of Rome, where they were involved in various professions, including law and the Church. One prominent member was Filippo Occhialini (1638-1702), a lawyer and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Roman courts.
As the OCCHIALINI surname spread throughout Italy, it also found its way to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas through immigration. However, the bulk of historical records and notable figures associated with this surname remain rooted in its Italian origins.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Occhialini
Among Census respondents with the surname Occhialini, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Occhialini 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 Occhialini surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.1% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Occhialini
Occhialini 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
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
+3 bearers (+3.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 6,793 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | +3 bearers (+3.0%) | Up 6,793 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 Occhialini 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 | #154,182 | 4.2% |
| Count | 100 | 103 | 3.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 14.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Occhialini bearers went from 100 to 103 (+3.0% change). The surname moved up 6,793 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #154,182.
FAQ
Occhialini surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Occhialini?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Occhialini. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Occhialini?
Occhialini ranks #154,182 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 103 people with the surname Occhialini. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), 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 Occhialini.
Has Occhialini become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Occhialini went from 100 recorded bearers to 103. That is an increase of 3 (+3.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Occhialini?
Among Census respondents with the surname Occhialini, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%). 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 Occhialini in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.1% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Occhialini appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.1%), Hispanic (2.9%), Two or More Races (1.0%). 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 Occhialini (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 Occhialini mean?
An occupational surname derived from the Italian word for spectacles or eyeglasses. 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 Occhialini (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 common is the surname Occhialini?
Want to know how common the surname Occhialini is? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.