Righetti
A family name originating from Italy with an occupational meaning of "maker of ropes or string".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 480 Americans carry the last name Righetti. That puts it at #49,365 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.14 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 714,072 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Righetti surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
480
1 in 714,072
Census rank
#49,365
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
426
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 426 bearers of the surname Righetti in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.14 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 49365th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Righetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Two or More Races (1.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Righetti
The surname Righetti originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "ricco," meaning rich or wealthy. The name likely emerged as a descriptive surname, given to individuals or families who were considered prosperous or financially well-off.
The earliest known records of the Righetti name can be traced back to the 13th century in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. Some variations of the spelling include Righetti, Righetto, and Righetti. These variations are often found in historical documents and manuscripts from that period.
One notable historical reference to the Righetti name is found in the chronicles of the city of Siena, where a merchant named Giovanni Righetti is mentioned as a prominent figure in the local trade guild during the late 14th century.
Another early recorded example of the Righetti name is Matteo Righetti, a renowned architect and sculptor from Bologna, who lived from 1418 to 1492. He is credited with designing several notable buildings and churches in the city, including the Basilica di San Petronio.
In the 16th century, a branch of the Righetti family settled in the town of Ferrara, where they established themselves as landowners and nobility. One of the most famous members of this lineage was Girolamo Righetti (1570-1634), a renowned jurist and legal scholar who served as a magistrate in the Duchy of Ferrara.
During the Renaissance period, the Righetti name also gained prominence in the arts. Jacopo Righetti (1639-1711) was a celebrated painter from Florence, known for his religious works and portraiture. His paintings can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.
In more recent centuries, the Righetti name has continued to be associated with notable individuals. Giuseppe Righetti (1820-1889) was an Italian politician and statesman who served as the Minister of Finance during the reign of King Umberto I.
These are just a few examples of the rich history and legacy associated with the Italian surname Righetti, which has its roots in the prosperous and affluent families of medieval Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Righetti
Among Census respondents with the surname Righetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Two or More Races (1.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Righetti bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Righetti surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.1%
- Hispanic or Latino7.5%
- Two or more races1.6%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Righetti surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,365 | #49,365 | 0.0% |
| Count | 426 | 426 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Righetti bearers went from 426 to 426 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #49,365 to #49,365.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Righetti
FAQ
Righetti surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Righetti?
The surname Righetti holds position #49,365 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 480 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.14 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Righetti surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Righetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Two or More Races (1.6%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.