2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Titolo
A title or noble rank, often used among Italian families.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Titolo. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Titolo 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Titolo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Titolo, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.0%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Titolo
The surname TITOLO has its origins in Italy. It is believed to have emerged in the 14th century, derived from the Italian word "titolo," which means "title" or "rank." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who held a particular title or position of authority.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the TITOLO surname can be found in the historical records of the city of Florence. In the late 15th century, a nobleman named Lorenzo TITOLO was mentioned in a document detailing land ownership and taxation records within the Florentine Republic.
During the Renaissance period, the TITOLO family gained prominence in the northern Italian city-states. Notable figures included Giacomo TITOLO, a successful merchant and banker who lived in Venice between 1520 and 1592. His business dealings and financial acumen contributed to the family's wealth and influence.
In the 17th century, the TITOLO name appeared in various ecclesiastical records, indicating that members of the family held positions within the Catholic Church. One such individual was Cardinal Pietro TITOLO, who served as a papal advisor and diplomat during the reign of Pope Innocent XI (1676-1689).
As the TITOLO family spread across Italy, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. In some regions, the name was written as "Tittolo" or "Tittoli," reflecting local dialect and linguistic influences.
Over the centuries, several prominent individuals have borne the TITOLO surname. One notable figure was Antonio TITOLO (1695-1768), an acclaimed architect who designed numerous churches and palaces in the Baroque style throughout Italy. His most famous work is the Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli in Rome.
Another notable person was Maria TITOLO (1822-1897), a renowned opera singer from Milan. She performed at prestigious venues across Europe and was particularly celebrated for her interpretations of roles in operas by Verdi and Puccini.
In the 20th century, Luca TITOLO (1912-1995) was a prominent Italian politician and diplomat. He served as Italy's ambassador to the United Nations and played a crucial role in negotiating peace treaties during the post-World War II era.
While the TITOLO surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration. However, its historical significance and connection to the Italian Renaissance and cultural heritage remain deeply ingrained in its etymology and legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Titolo
Among Census respondents with the surname Titolo, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.0%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Titolo 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 Titolo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.1% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino7.0% · 8
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Titolo
Titolo 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
#133,863
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
+13 bearers (+11.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,920 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-12 bearers (-9.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,632 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,863 | 126 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+11.5%) | Up 2,920 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-9.5%) | Down 12,632 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 Titolo 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 | #133,863 | #146,495 | -9.4% |
| Count | 126 | 114 | -9.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Titolo bearers went from 126 to 114 (-9.5% change). The surname moved down 12,632 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,863 to #146,495.
FAQ
Titolo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Titolo?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Titolo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Titolo?
Titolo ranks #146,495 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 114 people with the surname Titolo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), 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 Titolo.
Has Titolo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Titolo went from 126 recorded bearers to 114. That is a decrease of 12 (-9.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,863 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Titolo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Titolo, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.0%) and Two or More Races (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 Titolo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.1% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Titolo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.1%), Hispanic (7.0%), Two or More Races (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 Titolo (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 Titolo mean?
A title or noble rank, often used among Italian families. 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 Titolo (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 last name Titolo?
Want to know how common the surname Titolo is? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.