2000
#85,996
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 202
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Saglimbeni
A surname derived from an Italian place name, possibly referring to someone from the town of Saglimbene.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 250 Americans carry the last name Saglimbeni. That puts it at #90,848 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,371,017 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Saglimbeni 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
250
1 in 1,371,017
Census rank
#90,848
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
218
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 218 bearers of the surname Saglimbeni in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 90848th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Saglimbeni, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Saglimbeni
The surname Saglimbeni has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where variations of the name were found in historical records.
One of the earliest references to the name can be traced back to the 13th century, when a certain Guglielmo Saglimbeni was mentioned in a document from the city of Siena. This document suggests that the name might have derived from the Italian words "saglie" and "bene," which could roughly translate to "one who climbs well" or "skilled climber."
During the Renaissance, the Saglimbeni family gained prominence in the city of Siena. Several members of the family held influential positions in the local government and were patrons of the arts. Notably, Niccolò di Cristofano Saglimbeni (c. 1460-1520) was a renowned painter whose works can be found in various churches and museums across Tuscany.
In the 16th century, a branch of the Saglimbeni family migrated to the nearby region of Umbria, where they established themselves in the town of Spoleto. One of the most notable figures from this lineage was Ventura Saglimbeni (1591-1677), a Franciscan friar and scholar who wrote extensively on theology and philosophy.
Another prominent individual bearing the Saglimbeni name was Domenico Saglimbeni (1639-1710), a Baroque architect from Siena. He was responsible for designing several churches and palaces in his hometown, including the Church of Santa Maria della Scala and the Palazzo Saracini.
In the 19th century, the Saglimbeni family had a presence in the Kingdom of Sardinia (later part of the unified Italy). Pietro Saglimbeni (1820-1892), a lawyer and politician from Cagliari, served as a deputy in the Parliament of the Kingdom of Sardinia.
While the Saglimbeni surname is not among the most common in Italy today, it has a rich historical legacy that can be traced back to the medieval and Renaissance periods, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. The name has been associated with various accomplished individuals in fields such as art, religion, architecture, and politics throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Saglimbeni
Among Census respondents with the surname Saglimbeni, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Saglimbeni 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 Saglimbeni surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.8% · 198
- Hispanic or Latino6.9% · 15
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.3% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Saglimbeni
Saglimbeni 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
#91,625
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 201
-1 bearers (-0.5%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 5,629 places
2020
#90,848
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 218
+17 bearers (+8.5%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Up 777 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #85,996 | 202 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #91,625 | 201 | 0.07 | -1 bearers (-0.5%) | Down 5,629 places |
| 2020 | #90,848 | 218 | 0.07 | +17 bearers (+8.5%) | Up 777 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 Saglimbeni 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 | #91,625 | #90,848 | 0.8% |
| Count | 201 | 218 | 8.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.07 | 4.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Saglimbeni bearers went from 201 to 218 (+8.5% change). The surname moved up 777 positions in the national ranking, going from #91,625 to #90,848.
FAQ
Saglimbeni surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Saglimbeni?
Name Census estimates that about 250 living Americans carry the surname Saglimbeni. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,371,017 residents.
How common is Saglimbeni?
Saglimbeni ranks #90,848 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 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 218 people with the surname Saglimbeni. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (250), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 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 Saglimbeni.
Has Saglimbeni become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Saglimbeni went from 201 recorded bearers to 218. That is an increase of 17 (+8.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #91,625 to #90,848.
What does the Census say about the background of Saglimbeni?
Among Census respondents with the surname Saglimbeni, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (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 Saglimbeni in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.8% (198 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Saglimbeni appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.8%), Hispanic (6.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (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 Saglimbeni (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 Saglimbeni mean?
A surname derived from an Italian place name, possibly referring to someone from the town of Saglimbene. 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 Saglimbeni (0.07 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 Saglimbeni?
See how common the surname Saglimbeni is on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.