2000
#121,780
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Sportiello
A locational surname derived from a place name in Italy, likely referring to someone from that particular locality.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Sportiello. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sportiello 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Sportiello in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sportiello, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.7%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sportiello
The surname Sportiello is of Italian origin, originating in the regions of Campania and Basilicata in southern Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "sporta," meaning a basket or hamper. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a profession or trade involving the making or carrying of baskets.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Sportiello can be traced back to the 16th century in various historical documents and records from the regions of Campania and Basilicata. Some notable examples include Francesco Sportiello, a merchant from Naples who was mentioned in a trade registry in 1587, and Girolamo Sportiello, a landowner from the town of Potenza, whose name appeared in property deeds dating back to 1612.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Vincenzo Sportiello, a painter and artist from the town of Salerno, who lived in the late 16th century and early 17th century. His work can still be found in several churches and museums in the region.
In the 18th century, the name Sportiello gained prominence with the rise of Domenico Sportiello, a successful merchant and landowner from the town of Avellino. He was known for his wealth and influence in the region, and his descendants continued to play a significant role in the local community for generations.
Another notable figure with the surname Sportiello was Giuseppe Sportiello, a politician and lawyer who lived in the 19th century. He served as a member of the Italian parliament and was instrumental in drafting several important laws and reforms during the unification of Italy.
Throughout history, the name Sportiello has been associated with various professions, including artisans, merchants, landowners, and professionals. While the name may have originated from a humble trade, it has since risen to become a respected surname in many parts of Italy, particularly in the southern regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sportiello
Among Census respondents with the surname Sportiello, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.7%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Sportiello 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 Sportiello surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.6% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino8.7% · 10
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sportiello
Sportiello 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
#131,379
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
-2 bearers (-1.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,599 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-14 bearers (-10.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,378 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #121,780 | 131 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #131,379 | 129 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.5%) | Down 9,599 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-10.9%) | Down 14,378 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 Sportiello 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 | #131,379 | #145,757 | -10.9% |
| Count | 129 | 115 | -10.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sportiello bearers went from 129 to 115 (-10.9% change). The surname moved down 14,378 positions in the national ranking, going from #131,379 to #145,757.
FAQ
Sportiello surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sportiello?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Sportiello. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Sportiello?
Sportiello ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Sportiello. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Sportiello.
Has Sportiello become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sportiello went from 129 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 14 (-10.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #131,379 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Sportiello?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sportiello, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.7%) 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 Sportiello in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.6% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sportiello appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.6%), Hispanic (8.7%), 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 Sportiello (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 Sportiello mean?
A locational surname derived from a place name in Italy, likely referring to someone from that particular locality. 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 Sportiello (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 are called Sportiello?
You can see how common the surname Sportiello is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.