2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Accinelli
Derived from the Italian word "accina," meaning "grape," likely referring to a grape grower or vineyard owner.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Accinelli. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Accinelli 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Accinelli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Accinelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 60.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (36.0%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Accinelli
The surname Accinelli has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Latin word "accinus," which means "to sing or chant." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals who were singers or musicians, potentially employed in religious or ecclesiastical settings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Accinelli can be found in the "Libro d'Oro della Nobiltà Italiana," a historical record of Italian nobility from the 14th century. The manuscript mentions a family bearing the name Accinelli residing in the city of Siena during that time period.
In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giulio Accinelli (1428-1498) served as a renowned scholar and poet in Florence. He was highly regarded for his contributions to the literary and cultural scene of the Renaissance era.
During the 16th century, the Accinelli family established themselves as a prominent noble lineage in the town of Prato, near Florence. Records from this period show that several members of the family held positions of influence within the local government and institutions.
In the 17th century, a man named Girolamo Accinelli (1612-1683) gained recognition as a prolific writer and historian. He authored numerous works on various subjects, including history, literature, and theology. His most notable work, "Le Glorie Antiche e Moderne di Toscana," provided a comprehensive account of the history and achievements of the Tuscan region.
Another notable figure with the surname Accinelli was Francesco Accinelli (1701-1778), who served as a prominent architect and engineer in the city of Naples during the 18th century. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and infrastructure projects, including the Palazzo Accinelli, which still stands today as a testament to his architectural legacy.
Throughout history, the Accinelli name has been associated with various locations in Tuscany, such as Siena, Prato, and Florence. While the name may have evolved through minor spelling variations over time, the core root and meaning have remained consistent, tracing back to its Latin origins and the ancient connection to singing and music.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Accinelli
Among Census respondents with the surname Accinelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 60.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (36.0%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Accinelli 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 Accinelli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White60.4% · 67
- Hispanic or Latino36.0% · 40
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Accinelli
Accinelli appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-3 bearers (-2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,445 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.6%) | Down 3,445 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 Accinelli 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 | #145,220 | #148,665 | -2.4% |
| Count | 114 | 111 | -2.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Accinelli bearers went from 114 to 111 (-2.6% change). The surname moved down 3,445 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #148,665.
FAQ
Accinelli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Accinelli?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Accinelli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Accinelli?
Accinelli ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Accinelli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Accinelli.
Has Accinelli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Accinelli went from 114 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Accinelli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Accinelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 60.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (36.0%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Accinelli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 60.4% (67 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Accinelli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (60.4%), Hispanic (36.0%), Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Accinelli (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 Accinelli mean?
Derived from the Italian word "accina," meaning "grape," likely referring to a grape grower 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 Accinelli (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 Accinelli?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.