2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Repoli
An Italian surname possibly derived from a place name or nickname.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Repoli. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Repoli 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Repoli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Repoli, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Repoli
The surname REPOLI is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It likely emerged from the northern Italian regions of Lombardy or Piedmont, where variations of the name were documented in historical records.
One of the earliest known references to the REPOLI name can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," a collection of medieval Lombard documents dating back to the 8th century. This text mentions a landowner named "Repolius" who held property in the region around Milan.
By the 11th century, the name had evolved into various spellings such as "Repolia," "Repolio," and "Repolus." These versions appeared in municipal records and charters from towns like Pavia and Alessandria.
The REPOLI name is thought to have derived from the Latin word "repositus," meaning "reserved" or "secluded." This could suggest that the earliest bearers of the name lived in isolated or secluded areas.
One notable figure was Guglielmo REPOLI, a wealthy merchant and banker from Genoa who lived in the late 13th century. Records show he financed trading expeditions and held significant influence in the city's affairs.
In the 15th century, a branch of the REPOLI family settled in Florence, where they became prominent patrons of the arts. Giovanni REPOLI (1435-1498) commissioned works from renowned Renaissance artists like Botticelli and Ghirlandaio.
Another historically important individual was Carlo REPOLI (1604-1657), a Roman Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of Mantua and later the Archbishop of Genoa. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and social welfare.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the REPOLI name spread beyond Italy as members of the family emigrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas. For instance, Pedro REPOLI (1678-1742) was a Spanish military officer who fought in the War of the Spanish Succession.
In the 19th century, Ambrogio REPOLI (1816-1892) was an Italian politician and statesman who played a role in the unification of Italy and served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies.
Over the centuries, the REPOLI surname has been associated with various place names in Italy, such as Repoli in Tuscany and Repoli di Guastalla in Emilia-Romagna, reflecting the family's historical roots and influence in these regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Repoli
Among Census respondents with the surname Repoli, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Repoli 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 Repoli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.6% · 92
- Hispanic or Latino5.7% · 6
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Repoli
Repoli 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
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
+5 bearers (+4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,213 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-17 bearers (-13.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,662 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.3%) | Down 4,213 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -17 bearers (-13.9%) | Down 15,662 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 Repoli 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 | #137,327 | #152,989 | -11.4% |
| Count | 122 | 105 | -13.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Repoli bearers went from 122 to 105 (-13.9% change). The surname moved down 15,662 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #152,989.
FAQ
Repoli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Repoli?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Repoli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Repoli?
Repoli ranks #152,989 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 105 people with the surname Repoli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), 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 Repoli.
Has Repoli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Repoli went from 122 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 17 (-13.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Repoli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Repoli, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%) and Two or More Races (2.9%). 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 Repoli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.6% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Repoli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.6%), Hispanic (5.7%), Two or More Races (2.9%). 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 Repoli (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 Repoli mean?
An Italian surname possibly derived from a place name or nickname. 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 Repoli (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 people have the last name Repoli?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Repoli on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.