2000
#74,675
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 241
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.09
Very Rare Last name
Ursitti
An Italian surname potentially derived from "urso" meaning bear.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 228 Americans carry the last name Ursitti. That puts it at #97,730 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,503,309 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ursitti 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
228
1 in 1,503,309
Census rank
#97,730
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
199
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 199 bearers of the surname Ursitti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 97730th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ursitti, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ursitti
The surname "URSITTI" finds its origins in Italy, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "ursus," meaning "bear," suggesting a possible connection to a forefather's occupation or physical characteristics resembling a bear.
The earliest known records of the URSITTI name can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Abruzzo, located in central Italy. During this period, the name appeared in various local records and manuscripts, often associated with families residing in the rural areas surrounding the town of Sulmona.
One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the URSITTI name was Pietro Ursitti, a landowner and farmer who lived in the village of Pratola Peligna in the late 13th century. His name is mentioned in a land deed dated 1287, which details the transfer of a parcel of land to his eldest son, Giovanni.
In the 15th century, the URSITTI name gained prominence in the city of L'Aquila, where several members of the family held influential positions within the local government and ecclesiastical hierarchy. Notably, Nicola Ursitti (1428-1492) served as a respected jurist and advisor to the city's council, contributing to the drafting of important legal codes and statutes.
During the Renaissance period, the URSITTI family produced several notable figures in the arts and sciences. Antonio Ursitti (1504-1572), a renowned painter from the town of Castelli, gained recognition for his religious works adorning various churches throughout the region. His contemporary, Vincenzo Ursitti (1515-1588), was a respected philosopher and mathematician who authored several treatises on geometry and natural philosophy.
In the 17th century, the URSITTI name found its way into the annals of military history. Captain Ettore Ursitti (1620-1689) was a valiant soldier who fought alongside the Venetian forces during the Cretan War against the Ottoman Empire. His bravery and leadership on the battlefield earned him the respect of his peers and a place in the chronicles of the time.
As the centuries passed, the URSITTI name continued to be represented across various professions and walks of life. Girolamo Ursitti (1745-1823) was a celebrated architect who designed several notable buildings in the city of Naples, while Emilia Ursitti (1801-1879) was a respected educator and advocate for women's rights, contributing to the establishment of one of the first schools for girls in her native town of Sulmona.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ursitti
Among Census respondents with the surname Ursitti, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Ursitti 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 Ursitti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.0% · 189
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 7
- Two or more races1.0% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ursitti
Ursitti 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
#82,613
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 228
-13 bearers (-5.4%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Down 7,938 places
2020
#97,730
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 199
-29 bearers (-12.7%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 15,117 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #74,675 | 241 | 0.09 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #82,613 | 228 | 0.08 | -13 bearers (-5.4%) | Down 7,938 places |
| 2020 | #97,730 | 199 | 0.07 | -29 bearers (-12.7%) | Down 15,117 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 Ursitti 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 | #82,613 | #97,730 | -18.3% |
| Count | 228 | 199 | -12.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.07 | -16.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ursitti bearers went from 228 to 199 (-12.7% change). The surname moved down 15,117 positions in the national ranking, going from #82,613 to #97,730.
FAQ
Ursitti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ursitti?
Name Census estimates that about 228 living Americans carry the surname Ursitti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,503,309 residents.
How common is Ursitti?
Ursitti ranks #97,730 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 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 199 people with the surname Ursitti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (228), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 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 Ursitti.
Has Ursitti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ursitti went from 228 recorded bearers to 199. That is a decrease of 29 (-12.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #82,613 to #97,730.
What does the Census say about the background of Ursitti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ursitti, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (1.0%). 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 Ursitti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.0% (189 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ursitti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.0%), Hispanic (3.5%), Two or More Races (1.0%). 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 Ursitti (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 Ursitti mean?
An Italian surname potentially derived from "urso" meaning bear. 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 Ursitti (0.07 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 share the surname Ursitti?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.