2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Patrissi
An Italian surname derived from the given name Patrizio or Patrizio.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Patrissi. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Patrissi 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Patrissi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Patrissi, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Patrissi
The surname Patrissi is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the region of Tuscany, where the name was initially found in historical records dating back to the 13th century.
One of the earliest documented instances of the surname Patrissi can be found in the Florentine Codex, a 16th-century ethnographic work describing the culture and history of the Aztec people. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have been part of the Italian exploration and colonization efforts in the Americas during that time.
The name Patrissi is thought to be derived from the Latin word "patricius," which means "patrician" or "nobleman." This connection implies that the original bearers of this surname may have been members of the aristocratic class or held positions of authority within their communities.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Patrissi (c. 1320-1390) was a renowned scholar and philosopher from Florence. His works on metaphysics and natural philosophy were widely studied and influential during the Renaissance period.
Another prominent individual with the surname Patrissi was Cesare Patrissi (1510-1592), a Italian Renaissance architect and military engineer. He is best known for his contributions to the fortifications of several cities in Italy, including the design of the Fortezza da Basso in Florence.
In the 18th century, Giacomo Patrissi (1725-1801) was a celebrated Italian painter and engraver. His works were widely admired for their attention to detail and mastery of the chiaroscuro technique, which he employed in his religious and historical paintings.
The Patrissi surname can also be found in various historical documents from the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, such as property records, birth and marriage certificates, and municipal archives. This further reinforces the name's deep-rooted Italian heritage and its association with these regions.
It is worth noting that the spelling of the surname may have evolved over time, with variations such as Patrizi, Patrizzi, or Patrizio being documented in certain historical records. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained consistent, reflecting its noble and aristocratic connotations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Patrissi
Among Census respondents with the surname Patrissi, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Patrissi 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 Patrissi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.1% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 3
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Patrissi
Patrissi 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
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
+21 bearers (+20.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 11,299 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-11 bearers (-8.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,783 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | +21 bearers (+20.2%) | Up 11,299 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-8.8%) | Down 11,783 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 Patrissi 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 | #134,712 | #146,495 | -8.7% |
| Count | 125 | 114 | -8.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Patrissi bearers went from 125 to 114 (-8.8% change). The surname moved down 11,783 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #146,495.
FAQ
Patrissi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Patrissi?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Patrissi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Patrissi?
Patrissi ranks #146,495 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 114 people with the surname Patrissi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), 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 Patrissi.
Has Patrissi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Patrissi went from 125 recorded bearers to 114. That is a decrease of 11 (-8.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Patrissi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Patrissi, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Two or More Races (2.6%). 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 Patrissi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.1% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Patrissi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.1%), Hispanic (2.6%), Two or More Races (2.6%). 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 Patrissi (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 Patrissi mean?
An Italian surname derived from the given name Patrizio or Patrizio. 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 Patrissi (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 Patrissi?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Patrissi at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.