2000
#127,186
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Vignati
A surname derived from the Italian word "vigna" meaning vineyard or vineyard owner.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Vignati. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vignati 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Vignati in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vignati, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vignati
The surname Vignati originated in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. It can be traced back to the medieval period, potentially as early as the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "vigna," meaning "vineyard," suggesting that the original bearers of this surname were likely associated with viticulture or were involved in the cultivation of grapes and winemaking.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Vignati can be found in the historical documents of the town of Vignate, located in the province of Milan. This town's name shares a similar root with the surname, indicating a possible connection between the place and the family name's origins. Additionally, variations of the name, such as Vignato and Vignatti, have been documented in various medieval records from the regions of Lombardy and Piedmont.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Vignati. In the 16th century, Gaspare Vignati (1536-1613) was a renowned Italian painter and architect from the city of Bologna. His works adorned churches and palaces throughout northern Italy, and he is considered a prominent figure in the Mannerist art movement.
Another notable bearer of the name was Giovanni Vignati (1642-1711), an Italian Jesuit scholar and missionary who traveled to China in the late 17th century. He made significant contributions to the understanding of Chinese culture and language, publishing various works on the subject.
In the 19th century, Cesare Vignati (1823-1893) was an Italian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Parliament of the Kingdom of Italy. He was actively involved in the Risorgimento movement, which aimed to unify the various states of the Italian peninsula into a single nation.
A more recent figure is Mario Vignati (1924-2015), an Italian pianist and composer who gained recognition for his contributions to the field of contemporary classical music. He composed numerous works for piano, orchestra, and chamber ensembles, and his compositions were performed worldwide.
Lastly, it is worth mentioning Emanuele Vignati (born 1990), a contemporary Italian professional basketball player who has played for several teams in the Italian Basketball League and represented the Italian national team in international competitions.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the surname Vignati, highlighting its Italian origins and the diverse fields in which bearers of this name have made notable contributions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vignati
Among Census respondents with the surname Vignati, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Vignati 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 Vignati surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino7.4% · 8
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vignati
Vignati 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
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-4 bearers (-3.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,042 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-12 bearers (-10.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,707 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,186 | 124 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.2%) | Down 12,042 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-10.0%) | Down 11,707 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 Vignati 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 | #139,228 | #150,935 | -8.4% |
| Count | 120 | 108 | -10.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vignati bearers went from 120 to 108 (-10.0% change). The surname moved down 11,707 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #150,935.
FAQ
Vignati surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vignati?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Vignati. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Vignati?
Vignati ranks #150,935 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 108 people with the surname Vignati. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), 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 Vignati.
Has Vignati become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vignati went from 120 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 12 (-10.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Vignati?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vignati, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) 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 Vignati in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vignati appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.7%), Hispanic (7.4%), 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 Vignati (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 Vignati mean?
A surname derived from the Italian word "vigna" meaning vineyard or vineyard owner. 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 Vignati (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 share the surname Vignati?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.