2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Spiotto
An Italian surname linked to the meaning "lookout" or "watchman."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Spiotto. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Spiotto 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Spiotto in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Spiotto, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Spiotto
The surname Spiotto is of Italian origin, specifically from the Veneto region of northern Italy. It is believed to have emerged in the late medieval period, likely between the 13th and 15th centuries. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "spiotto," which means "pointed stick" or "spit," suggesting a possible occupational origin for the name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Spiotto surname can be found in the Venetian archives from the 14th century. The records mention a family named Spiotto residing in the city of Venice during this time. There are also references to individuals with the name Spiotto in various legal documents and land records from the surrounding areas of the Veneto region, indicating that the name was well-established in this region by the late Middle Ages.
In the 16th century, there are mentions of a notable Venetian named Girolamo Spiotto (1505-1568), who was a renowned humanist scholar and writer. He authored several works on literature, philosophy, and theology, and his writings provide valuable insights into the intellectual and cultural life of Renaissance Italy.
Another notable figure bearing the Spiotto surname was Bartolomeo Spiotto (1675-1742), a skilled Italian engraver and printmaker who was active in Venice during the early 18th century. His intricate engravings and etchings, often depicting religious and mythological scenes, are highly regarded and can be found in various art collections around the world.
Moving to the 19th century, there is record of a prominent Italian politician named Giovanni Battista Spiotto (1818-1892). He served as a member of the Italian parliament and was actively involved in the Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification and independence from foreign rule.
Another notable figure with the Spiotto surname was Antonio Spiotto (1891-1967), an Italian sculptor and artist who was born in the town of Trento. He is known for his works in bronze and marble, many of which can be found in public spaces and museums throughout Italy.
Throughout its history, the Spiotto surname has been associated with various professions, including scholars, artists, politicians, and craftsmen. While its origins can be traced back to the Veneto region of Italy, the name has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond, carried by individuals and families who have contributed to the rich cultural and historical tapestry of their respective communities.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Spiotto
Among Census respondents with the surname Spiotto, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Spiotto 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 Spiotto surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.1% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino5.4% · 6
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Spiotto
Spiotto 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
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+7 bearers (+6.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,351 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-5 bearers (-4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,846 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.4%) | Down 2,351 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.3%) | Down 5,846 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 Spiotto 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 | #142,108 | #147,954 | -4.1% |
| Count | 117 | 112 | -4.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Spiotto bearers went from 117 to 112 (-4.3% change). The surname moved down 5,846 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #147,954.
FAQ
Spiotto surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Spiotto?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Spiotto. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Spiotto?
Spiotto ranks #147,954 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 112 people with the surname Spiotto. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), 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 Spiotto.
Has Spiotto become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Spiotto went from 117 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Spiotto?
Among Census respondents with the surname Spiotto, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Spiotto in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.1% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Spiotto appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.1%), Hispanic (5.4%), Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Spiotto (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 Spiotto mean?
An Italian surname linked to the meaning "lookout" or "watchman." 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 Spiotto (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 surname Spiotto?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.