2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Risolo
A habitational surname derived from a place name in Italy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Risolo. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Risolo 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Risolo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Risolo, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Risolo
The surname Risolo is believed to have originated in Italy, likely in the region of Lombardy or Veneto, during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "risola," which means "small island" or "islet." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived on or near a small island.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Risolo can be found in a 14th-century document from the city of Venice, where a certain Giovanni Risolo is mentioned as a merchant and landowner. Another early reference comes from a 15th-century manuscript from the town of Mantua, which mentions a family with the surname Risolo residing in the area.
In the 16th century, the name Risolo appears in records from the city of Verona, where a notable figure named Antonio Risolo (1492-1567) was a renowned painter and architect. His works can still be seen in various churches and palaces throughout the Veneto region.
During the 17th century, the Risolo family seems to have spread to other parts of Italy, as evidenced by the birth of Giulio Risolo (1616-1682) in the city of Naples. Giulio Risolo became a respected scholar and philosopher, known for his contributions to the study of natural sciences.
Another noteworthy individual with the surname Risolo was Isabella Risolo (1738-1812), who was born in the town of Parma. She gained recognition as a talented opera singer and performed in several prestigious theaters across Europe during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Over the centuries, variations in the spelling of the name have emerged, such as Risolli, Risol, and Risola, likely due to regional differences and phonetic adaptations. Additionally, some families may have adopted the name Risolo after migrating from small islands or coastal areas in Italy.
While the surname Risolo is not among the most common Italian surnames, it has a rich history and connections to various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern and central parts of the country. The name's association with small islands or islets is a unique characteristic that sets it apart and adds to its distinctiveness.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Risolo
Among Census respondents with the surname Risolo, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Risolo 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 Risolo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.2% · 102
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Risolo
Risolo appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+4 bearers (+3.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,093 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.9%) | Up 6,093 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 Risolo 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 | #158,432 | #152,339 | 3.8% |
| Count | 102 | 106 | 3.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 18.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Risolo bearers went from 102 to 106 (+3.9% change). The surname moved up 6,093 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #152,339.
FAQ
Risolo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Risolo?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Risolo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Risolo?
Risolo ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Risolo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Risolo.
Has Risolo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Risolo went from 102 recorded bearers to 106. That is an increase of 4 (+3.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Risolo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Risolo, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Black (0.9%). 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 Risolo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.2% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Risolo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.2%), Two or More Races (2.8%), Black (0.9%). 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 Risolo (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 Risolo mean?
A habitational surname derived from a place name in 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 Risolo (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 Risolo?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.