2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Patinella
A surname possibly derived from the Italian word "patina" referring to a glazed or varnished surface.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Patinella. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Patinella 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
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Patinella in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Patinella, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Hispanic (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Patinella
The surname Patinella originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "patina," which means a shallow dish or pan. This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname for someone who worked with such dishes or pans, perhaps as a metalworker or potter.
Patinella is a diminutive form of "patina," indicating a smaller dish or pan. The earliest known records of this surname date back to the 13th century in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the cities of Florence and Siena.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Giovanni Patinella, a merchant from Florence who lived in the late 13th century. He was mentioned in several trade documents from that time, indicating his involvement in the thriving textile industry of the city.
In the 14th century, the name Patinella appeared in the records of the town of Arezzo, located in eastern Tuscany. A notable figure from this period was Niccolò Patinella, a renowned goldsmith who created intricate works for the local nobility and church.
During the Renaissance, the Patinella family gained prominence in the city of Siena. Giacomo Patinella, born in 1472, was a respected architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in the city, including the famous Palazzo Piccolomini.
Another notable individual was Francesca Patinella, who lived in the 16th century and was a celebrated painter in the Sienese School of art. She was known for her religious works and portraits commissioned by wealthy patrons.
In the 17th century, the Patinella surname spread beyond Tuscany to other parts of Italy. Antonio Patinella, born in 1621 in Naples, was a renowned lawyer and legal scholar whose writings influenced the development of Italian civil law.
While the surname Patinella is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of Italy's rich cultural heritage, carrying the legacy of skilled craftsmen, artists, and professionals who contributed to the country's history and traditions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Patinella
Among Census respondents with the surname Patinella, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Hispanic (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Patinella 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 Patinella surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.1% · 95
- Two or more races4.0% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Patinella
Patinella 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
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+3 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,497 places
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-11 bearers (-9.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 8,017 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.8%) | Down 6,497 places |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -11 bearers (-9.8%) | Down 8,017 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 Patinella 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 | #147,253 | #155,270 | -5.4% |
| Count | 112 | 101 | -9.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Patinella bearers went from 112 to 101 (-9.8% change). The surname moved down 8,017 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #155,270.
FAQ
Patinella surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Patinella?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Patinella. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Patinella?
Patinella ranks #155,270 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 101 people with the surname Patinella. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), 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 Patinella.
Has Patinella become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Patinella went from 112 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 11 (-9.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Patinella?
Among Census respondents with the surname Patinella, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Hispanic (2.0%). 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 Patinella in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.1% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Patinella appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.1%), Two or More Races (4.0%), Hispanic (2.0%). 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 Patinella (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 Patinella mean?
A surname possibly derived from the Italian word "patina" referring to a glazed or varnished surface. 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 Patinella (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 have the surname Patinella?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.