2000
#119,644
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 134
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Yannetti
A surname of Italian origin meaning "little John".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Yannetti. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Yannetti 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Yannetti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Yannetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Yannetti
Yannetti is a surname with origins traceable to Italy, specifically from regions such as Tuscany and Lombardy, known for their rich history and medieval settlements. The name likely emerged during the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century, a period when surnames began to become hereditary in Italy. The etymology of Yannetti suggests it could be a patronymic surname derived from the given name Giovanni, which is the Italian form of John and means "God is gracious." The addition of the suffix -etti is diminutive and affectionate, indicating "little John" or "descendant of John."
Historical records indicate that variations of this surname, such as Gianetti or Janetti, appeared in old Italian manuscripts and legal documents. One of the earliest recorded examples is Giovanni di Gianetti, a merchant from Florence, mentioned in a 14th-century tax record. Over time, the name evolved to Yannetti as regional dialects and phonetic spellings altered its original form.
One historical figure with the surname Yannetti was Bartolomeo Yannetti (born 1453, died 1521), a notable scholar and philosopher from the Renaissance era in Milan. Another prominent individual was Luca Yannetti (born 1510, died 1575), a renowned painter who contributed to the Italian Renaissance's artistic heritage. Pietro Yannetti (born 1645, died 1701), a distinguished jurist and politician, played a crucial role in the legislative reforms in early modern Italy.
In the 18th century, the name appeared in ecclesiastical records. Father Antonio Yannetti (born 1723, died 1791), a Carmelite monk, was recognized for his theological writings and contributions to the Carmelite Order in Tuscany. During the 19th century, Giacomo Yannetti (born 1802, died 1870) emerged as an influential figure in the Italian unification movement, advocating for a unified Italy through his political discourse.
These historical references illustrate the longstanding presence and influence of the Yannetti surname in Italian history, from its medieval origins to significant contributions in various intellectual and artistic fields. The surname reveals a legacy tied to cultural and historical developments in Italy over several centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Yannetti
Among Census respondents with the surname Yannetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Yannetti 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 Yannetti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.2% · 99
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Yannetti
Yannetti 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
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-16 bearers (-11.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,496 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-14 bearers (-11.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 12,450 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #119,644 | 134 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-11.9%) | Down 21,496 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -14 bearers (-11.9%) | Down 12,450 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 Yannetti 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 | #141,140 | #153,590 | -8.8% |
| Count | 118 | 104 | -11.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Yannetti bearers went from 118 to 104 (-11.9% change). The surname moved down 12,450 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #153,590.
FAQ
Yannetti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Yannetti?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Yannetti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Yannetti?
Yannetti ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 104 people with the surname Yannetti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Yannetti.
Has Yannetti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Yannetti went from 118 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 14 (-11.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Yannetti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Yannetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic (1.9%). 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 Yannetti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.2% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Yannetti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.2%), Two or More Races (2.9%), Hispanic (1.9%). 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 Yannetti (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 Yannetti mean?
A surname of Italian origin meaning "little John". 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 Yannetti (0.03 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 Yannetti?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.