2000
#114,166
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 142
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Restani
A locational surname derived from the village of Restani in southern Italy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 151 Americans carry the last name Restani. That puts it at #133,220 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,269,896 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Restani 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
151
1 in 2,269,896
Census rank
#133,220
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
132
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 132 bearers of the surname Restani in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 133220th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Restani, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (16.7%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Restani
The surname Restani originates from Italy, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the late 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "restare," meaning "to remain" or "to stay," possibly referring to a person who settled in a particular area or remained on a specific piece of land.
The name Restani was initially concentrated in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas of Lombardy and Veneto. Some of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in various medieval records and documents from these regions, such as land registries and census records.
One notable early reference to the name Restani can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the city of Verona, where a certain Gian Restani was mentioned as a prominent merchant and landowner. Another historical figure bearing this surname was Ettore Restani, a renowned painter from Milan who lived during the 16th century and was known for his religious works adorning various churches in the region.
In the 17th century, the Restani family gained prominence in the city of Venice, where several members held influential positions within the local government and trade guilds. One such individual was Marco Restani (1610-1678), a successful merchant and financier who played a significant role in the city's economic and cultural life.
As the Restani family expanded throughout Italy, the name also underwent slight variations in spelling, with forms such as Restano, Restanny, and Restanini appearing in different regions. One notable bearer of the Restanini variant was Girolamo Restanini (1672-1745), a celebrated architect from Genoa who designed several iconic buildings in his hometown, including the Church of Sant'Agnese.
Another prominent figure with the surname Restani was Francesco Restani (1792-1861), a renowned Italian philosopher and scholar from Milan. He was widely respected for his contributions to the fields of ethics and metaphysics, and his works were widely read and studied across Europe during the 19th century.
While the Restani name has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the historical records and references mentioned above provide a glimpse into the rich heritage and significance of this surname within the Italian context.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Restani
Among Census respondents with the surname Restani, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (16.7%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Restani 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 Restani surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White79.5% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino16.7% · 22
- Two or more races2.3% · 3
- Black or African American1.5% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Restani
Restani 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
#115,034
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 152
+10 bearers (+7.0%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 868 places
2020
#133,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
-20 bearers (-13.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,186 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #114,166 | 142 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #115,034 | 152 | 0.05 | +10 bearers (+7.0%) | Down 868 places |
| 2020 | #133,220 | 132 | 0.04 | -20 bearers (-13.2%) | Down 18,186 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 Restani 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 | #115,034 | #133,220 | -15.8% |
| Count | 152 | 132 | -13.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -11.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Restani bearers went from 152 to 132 (-13.2% change). The surname moved down 18,186 positions in the national ranking, going from #115,034 to #133,220.
FAQ
Restani surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Restani?
Name Census estimates that about 151 living Americans carry the surname Restani. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,269,896 residents.
How common is Restani?
Restani ranks #133,220 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 132 people with the surname Restani. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (151), 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 Restani.
Has Restani become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Restani went from 152 recorded bearers to 132. That is a decrease of 20 (-13.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #115,034 to #133,220.
What does the Census say about the background of Restani?
Among Census respondents with the surname Restani, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (16.7%) and Two or More Races (2.3%). 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 Restani in the 2020 Census, accounting for 79.5% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Restani appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (79.5%), Hispanic (16.7%), Two or More Races (2.3%). 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 Restani (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 Restani mean?
A locational surname derived from the village of Restani in southern Italy. 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 Restani (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 Americans have the surname Restani?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.