2000
#43,546
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 467
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.17
Very Rare Last name
Rigoni
An Italian surname derived from a regional variant of the name Rigoni.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 524 Americans carry the last name Rigoni. That puts it at #49,659 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 654,111 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rigoni 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
524
1 in 654,111
Census rank
#49,659
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
457
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 457 bearers of the surname Rigoni in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 49659th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rigoni, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rigoni
The surname Rigoni is of Italian origin, traced back to the Veneto region in northeastern Italy. It is derived from the Italian word "rigone," which means a small stream or rivulet. This suggests that the name may have originated from a topographic location near a small stream or river.
The earliest recorded instance of the Rigoni surname dates back to the 13th century in the town of Vicenza, located in the Veneto region. Historical records from that era mention individuals with the surname Rigoni, indicating its long-standing presence in the area.
During the Renaissance period, the Rigoni family gained prominence in the city of Verona, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One notable figure was Antonio Rigoni, a renowned merchant and banker who lived in the 15th century.
Another prominent member of the Rigoni family was Giambattista Rigoni, a scholar and philosopher from the 16th century. He was highly respected for his contributions to the field of philosophy and his extensive writings on ethics and morality.
In the 18th century, the Rigoni name appeared in several historical documents related to the Venetian Republic. Marco Rigoni was a prominent military leader who served in the Venetian army during the wars against the Ottoman Empire.
The 19th century saw the rise of a notable Rigoni family in the field of literature. Giuseppe Rigoni, born in 1820, was a celebrated poet and writer whose works were widely acclaimed throughout Italy.
Over the centuries, the Rigoni surname has been associated with various professions, from merchants and bankers to scholars and military leaders. While the name originated in the Veneto region, it has since spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, carried by individuals who have contributed to different aspects of society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rigoni
Among Census respondents with the surname Rigoni, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Rigoni 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 Rigoni surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.0% · 416
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 17
- Two or more races3.5% · 16
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.1% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rigoni
Rigoni 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
#48,256
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 438
-29 bearers (-6.2%)
Per 100,000 0.15
Rank movement Down 4,710 places
2020
#49,659
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 457
+19 bearers (+4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.15
Rank movement Down 1,403 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #43,546 | 467 | 0.17 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #48,256 | 438 | 0.15 | -29 bearers (-6.2%) | Down 4,710 places |
| 2020 | #49,659 | 457 | 0.15 | +19 bearers (+4.3%) | Down 1,403 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 Rigoni 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 | #48,256 | #49,659 | -2.9% |
| Count | 438 | 457 | 4.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.15 | 0.15 | 1.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rigoni bearers went from 438 to 457 (+4.3% change). The surname moved down 1,403 positions in the national ranking, going from #48,256 to #49,659.
FAQ
Rigoni surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rigoni?
Name Census estimates that about 524 living Americans carry the surname Rigoni. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 654,111 residents.
How common is Rigoni?
Rigoni ranks #49,659 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.15 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 457 people with the surname Rigoni. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (524), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.15 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.15 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 Rigoni.
Has Rigoni become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rigoni went from 438 recorded bearers to 457. That is an increase of 19 (+4.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #48,256 to #49,659.
What does the Census say about the background of Rigoni?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rigoni, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Two or More Races (3.5%). 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 Rigoni in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.0% (416 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rigoni appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.0%), Hispanic (3.7%), Two or More Races (3.5%). 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 Rigoni (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 Rigoni mean?
An Italian surname derived from a regional variant of the name Rigoni. 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 Rigoni (0.15 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 Rigoni?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.