2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Rodeghero
A surname derived from a combination of Italian words meaning "from the redwood" or "from the red area".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Rodeghero. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rodeghero 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Rodeghero in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rodeghero, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.6%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rodeghero
The surname RODEGHERO is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period, likely between the 12th and 14th centuries. It is thought to have derived from the Italian words "rodere" meaning "to gnaw" and "ghero" meaning "wild boar". This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who hunted or dealt with wild boars, a common practice in rural areas of Italy at that time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name RODEGHERO can be found in the Codice Diplomatico, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Lombardy, Italy. In a document dated 1276, a certain "Petrus Rodeghero" is mentioned, indicating the presence of this surname in the area during that period.
The name RODEGHERO has also been traced to the commune of Treviso, located in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. Historical records from the 14th century mention several individuals bearing this surname in the area, such as "Giovanni Rodeghero", who was a prominent landowner in the town of Castelfranco Veneto around 1350.
In the 15th century, the RODEGHERO name appears to have spread to other parts of Italy, with notable individuals including Francesco Rodeghero, a celebrated artist from Florence who lived from 1420 to 1498 and is renowned for his intricate fresco paintings adorning various churches and public buildings in the city.
During the Renaissance period, the RODEGHERO family gained prominence in the city of Verona, where they were involved in the textile trade and held positions of influence within the local government. One notable figure was Girolamo Rodeghero, who served as a magistrate in Verona from 1528 to 1562.
In more recent centuries, the RODEGHERO surname has continued to be found across various regions of Italy, with individuals of note including Luigi Rodeghero (1822-1897), a renowned sculptor from Milan whose works can be seen in several churches and public spaces throughout the city.
While the name RODEGHERO is relatively uncommon outside of Italy, it has been carried by a handful of individuals in other parts of Europe and the Americas, likely descendants of Italian immigrants who settled in these regions over the past few centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rodeghero
Among Census respondents with the surname Rodeghero, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.6%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Rodeghero 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 Rodeghero surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.3% · 108
- Hispanic or Latino6.6% · 8
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rodeghero
Rodeghero 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
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+3 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,559 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+10 bearers (+9.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,038 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.8%) | Down 6,559 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.0%) | Up 7,038 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 Rodeghero 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 | #148,347 | #141,309 | 4.7% |
| Count | 111 | 121 | 9.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rodeghero bearers went from 111 to 121 (+9.0% change). The surname moved up 7,038 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #141,309.
FAQ
Rodeghero surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rodeghero?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Rodeghero. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Rodeghero?
Rodeghero ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Rodeghero. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Rodeghero.
Has Rodeghero become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rodeghero went from 111 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 10 (+9.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,347 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Rodeghero?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rodeghero, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.6%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Rodeghero in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.3% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rodeghero appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.3%), Hispanic (6.6%), Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Rodeghero (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 Rodeghero mean?
A surname derived from a combination of Italian words meaning "from the redwood" or "from the red area". 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 Rodeghero (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 Rodeghero?
You can see how many people are called Rodeghero on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.