2000
#123,314
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Zannetti
An Italian surname likely derived from a pet form of the given name Giovanni.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Zannetti. 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 Zannetti 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 Zannetti 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 Zannetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Zannetti
The surname Zannetti originates from Italy, a country with a rich history dating back to antiquity. The name is particularly associated with the northern regions of Italy, notably Veneto and Lombardy. It can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 13th to 15th centuries, a time when Italian society witnessed significant developments in culture and governance.
Zannetti is derived from the given name Giovanni, which itself originates from the Latin Ioannes, meaning "God is gracious." Over time, the name evolved through various diminutive and affectionate forms, with Zanetto being one such variant. The suffix -etti is a common Italian diminutive, implying "little" or "beloved," signaling familial affection.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zannetti appears in the archival documents of the Venetian Republic, where records from the 14th century mention a signore named Pietro Zannetti, a merchant of some repute. This period saw Venetian merchants establishing trade links across the Mediterranean, thus Zannetti families were often associated with commerce and trade.
Another notable historical reference is Giovanni Zannetti, a jurist born in 1490, whose legal writings contributed significantly to the body of Italian law in the early 16th century. His works were referenced in Italian courts for several decades following his death in 1555, underscoring the impact of his contributions.
The name features prominently in the arts as well. Antonio Zannetti, a painter born in 1635, became known for his religious frescoes in various churches across northern Italy. His works, characterized by their vibrant use of color and intricate detail, can still be seen in some historical buildings today.
In academia, Luigi Zannetti, born in 1785, was a well-regarded professor of philosophy at the University of Bologna. His treatises on metaphysics and ethics won acclaim for their depth and originality, securing his place in the annals of Italian intellectual history. Luigi Zannetti continued to influence his field until his death in 1853.
Another distinguished individual was Elena Zannetti, an early 20th-century scholar born in 1887. She specialized in the history of Italian literature and was instrumental in the preservation and interpretation of medieval texts. Her academic efforts particularly emphasized the works of Dante Alighieri, significantly contributing to Dantean studies up to her death in 1954.
Zannetti is also linked to numerous place names in the Lombardy and Veneto regions, where variations of the surname appear in historical records of local governance and property deeds. These mentions highlight the integration of the Zannetti family name into the very fabric of regional history and culture.
In summation, the surname Zannetti carries with it a legacy of cultural, intellectual, and artistic significance. From medieval merchants and jurists to renowned scholars and artists, individuals bearing the Zannetti name have left an indelible mark on Italian history over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zannetti
Among Census respondents with the surname Zannetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Zannetti 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 Zannetti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.2% · 109
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 4
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Zannetti
Zannetti 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
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-14 bearers (-10.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 20,827 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+2 bearers (+1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 129 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #123,314 | 129 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-10.9%) | Down 20,827 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.7%) | Down 129 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 Zannetti 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 | #144,141 | #144,270 | -0.1% |
| Count | 115 | 117 | 1.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Zannetti bearers went from 115 to 117 (+1.7% change). The surname moved down 129 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #144,270.
FAQ
Zannetti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Zannetti?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Zannetti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Zannetti?
Zannetti 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 Zannetti. 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 Zannetti.
Has Zannetti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Zannetti went from 115 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 2 (+1.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Zannetti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Zannetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (2.6%). 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 Zannetti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.2% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Zannetti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.2%), Hispanic (3.4%), Two or More Races (2.6%). 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 Zannetti (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 Zannetti mean?
An Italian surname likely derived from a pet form of the given name Giovanni. 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 Zannetti (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 common is the surname Zannetti?
Want to know how many people are called Zannetti? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.