2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Spugnardi
A surname of Italian origin, possibly derived from the word "spugna" meaning "sponge" and referring to an occupation related to sponge harvesting or production.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Spugnardi. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Spugnardi 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Spugnardi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Spugnardi, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Spugnardi
The surname Spugnardi is believed to have originated in Italy during the late medieval period, specifically in the region of Tuscany. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "spugna," which means "sponge," suggesting a possible connection to a trade or occupation involving sponges or related materials.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Spugnardi can be found in a document from the 14th century, where a certain Guido Spugnardi was mentioned as a merchant in the city of Florence. This suggests that the name had already established itself as a surname by that time.
In the 15th century, records show a Spugnardi family residing in the town of Siena, where they were involved in the textile industry. This could further reinforce the link between the name and the sponge trade, as sponges were commonly used in dyeing and cleaning processes related to textiles.
One notable figure bearing the Spugnardi name was Giulio Spugnardi, a renowned painter and sculptor who lived in the 16th century. Born in Siena in 1557, Giulio's works can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy, including the Basilica of San Domenico in Siena and the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. He passed away in 1635.
Another notable Spugnardi was Vincenzo Spugnardi, a 17th-century architect and engineer from Florence. He was known for his innovative designs and contributions to the field of hydraulic engineering. Vincenzo was born in 1612 and died in 1692.
In the 18th century, a Spugnardi family gained prominence in the city of Pisa, where they were involved in the production of fine glassware. One member, Pietro Spugnardi, born in 1722, was particularly renowned for his exquisite glass sculptures and vases, which were sought after by collectors across Europe.
During the 19th century, the Spugnardi surname appeared in various regions of Italy, including Naples, where a family of that name was involved in the silk trade. One notable figure from this era was Giacomo Spugnardi, a lawyer and politician born in Naples in 1835, who served as a member of the Italian parliament during the early years of the unified Kingdom of Italy.
While the Spugnardi surname is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of Italy's rich cultural heritage, with its origins rooted in the country's vibrant history of trade, craft, and artistic expression.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Spugnardi
Among Census respondents with the surname Spugnardi, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Spugnardi 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 Spugnardi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.7% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Spugnardi
Spugnardi 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
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+2 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,086 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.9%) | Up 2,086 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 Spugnardi 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 | #151,532 | #149,446 | 1.4% |
| Count | 108 | 110 | 1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Spugnardi bearers went from 108 to 110 (+1.9% change). The surname moved up 2,086 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #149,446.
FAQ
Spugnardi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Spugnardi?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Spugnardi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Spugnardi?
Spugnardi ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Spugnardi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Spugnardi.
Has Spugnardi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Spugnardi went from 108 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 2 (+1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Spugnardi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Spugnardi, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (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 Spugnardi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.7% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Spugnardi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.7%), Hispanic (2.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (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 Spugnardi (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 Spugnardi mean?
A surname of Italian origin, possibly derived from the word "spugna" meaning "sponge" and referring to an occupation related to sponge harvesting or production. 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 Spugnardi (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 common is the surname Spugnardi?
Find out how many people have the last name Spugnardi on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.