2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Stornello
An Italian surname representing someone from a town or place called "Stornello".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Stornello. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stornello 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Stornello in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stornello, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stornello
The surname Stornello is of Italian origin, originating in the region of Tuscany during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "stornello," which refers to a traditional type of improvised folk song or verse that was popular among the rural population of Tuscany.
Stornelli were often composed and sung during agricultural activities, such as harvesting or tending to vineyards, and were characterized by their witty and sometimes mocking content. The surname Stornello likely emerged as a descriptive name for individuals who were known for their skill in composing or singing these folk songs.
While there are no records of the surname appearing in the Domesday Book, which was a survey of land and property ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, the earliest known mention of the name Stornello can be found in historical documents from the late 13th century in the city of Florence.
One notable early bearer of the surname was Giovanni Stornello, a renowned poet and stornello composer who lived in Siena during the 14th century. His works were widely circulated and admired throughout Tuscany, contributing to the popularity and recognition of the art form.
In the 16th century, the Stornello family established a prominent presence in the town of Montepulciano, known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning Renaissance architecture. Pietro Stornello (1520-1589), a respected lawyer and diplomat, was instrumental in negotiating important treaties and alliances on behalf of the city-state.
Another prominent figure bearing the surname was Lucrezia Stornello (1568-1632), a talented painter and fresco artist who received commissions from influential patrons throughout Italy. Her vibrant and intricate works can still be admired in various churches and palaces across Tuscany.
In the 18th century, Giuseppe Stornello (1712-1786) made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and mathematics. He served as a professor at the prestigious University of Pisa and authored several influential treatises on celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.
The legacy of the Stornello surname continues to this day, with many notable individuals across various fields, from the arts and sciences to politics and business, carrying on the rich cultural heritage associated with this distinctively Italian name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stornello
Among Census respondents with the surname Stornello, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Stornello 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 Stornello surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.2% · 109
- Hispanic or Latino6.0% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stornello
Stornello 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
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+12 bearers (+11.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,637 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +12 bearers (+11.4%) | Up 10,637 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 Stornello 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 | #154,907 | #144,270 | 6.9% |
| Count | 105 | 117 | 11.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stornello bearers went from 105 to 117 (+11.4% change). The surname moved up 10,637 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #144,270.
FAQ
Stornello surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stornello?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Stornello. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Stornello?
Stornello ranks #144,270 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 117 people with the surname Stornello. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), 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 Stornello.
Has Stornello become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stornello went from 105 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 12 (+11.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Stornello?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stornello, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (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 Stornello in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.2% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stornello appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.2%), Hispanic (6.0%), American Indian/Alaska Native (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 Stornello (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 Stornello mean?
An Italian surname representing someone from a town or place called "Stornello". 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 Stornello (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 Americans have the surname Stornello?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.