2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Andronaco
An Italian surname derived from the Greco-Roman name "Andronikos", meaning "man's victory".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Andronaco. 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 Andronaco 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 Andronaco 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 Andronaco, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Black (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Andronaco
The surname Andronaco is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Naples and Campania.
One theory suggests that the name Andronaco may have derived from the Greek name Andronikos, which means "man of victory" or "victor over man." This connection could point to ancient Greek influences in the region, reflecting the cultural and linguistic exchange between the Greek and Italian civilizations.
Another possibility is that Andronaco is a locational surname, referring to a specific place or locality. In this case, it might have originated from a now-obscure village or town in southern Italy, where the initial bearers of the name resided.
Historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries mention individuals bearing the name Andronaco, indicating its presence during the Renaissance period. One notable example is Giacomo Andronaco, a scholar and philosopher who lived in Naples in the late 14th century (c. 1370-1432).
In the 16th century, the Andronaco family gained prominence in the city of Lecce, located in the Apulia region of southern Italy. Pietro Andronaco (1510-1582), a renowned jurist and legal scholar, hailed from this family and left a significant mark on the local legal system.
Another distinguished figure with the surname Andronaco was Girolamo Andronaco (1592-1668), a Neapolitan painter and architect who contributed to the development of the Baroque style in Naples during the 17th century.
In the 19th century, the name Andronaco can be found in records from various parts of Italy, including Sicily. One notable individual was Francesco Andronaco (1811-1892), a Sicilian philosopher and writer who made contributions to the field of aesthetics.
Throughout history, variations and alternative spellings of the name Andronaco have existed, such as Andronico, Andronachi, and Andronachi. These variations may have emerged due to regional dialects or linguistic variations within different Italian communities.
While the surname Andronaco is not among the most common Italian surnames, it has left an enduring legacy, particularly in the fields of academia, law, and the arts. The name continues to be carried by individuals of Italian descent, preserving its rich historical and cultural roots.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Andronaco
Among Census respondents with the surname Andronaco, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Black (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Andronaco 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 Andronaco surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.2% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino3.8% · 4
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Andronaco
Andronaco 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
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+5 bearers (+4.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,413 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-9 bearers (-8.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 7,389 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.6%) | Down 4,413 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -9 bearers (-8.0%) | Down 7,389 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 Andronaco 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 | #146,201 | #153,590 | -5.1% |
| Count | 113 | 104 | -8.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Andronaco bearers went from 113 to 104 (-8.0% change). The surname moved down 7,389 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #153,590.
FAQ
Andronaco surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Andronaco?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Andronaco. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Andronaco?
Andronaco 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 Andronaco. 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 Andronaco.
Has Andronaco become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Andronaco went from 113 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 9 (-8.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Andronaco?
Among Census respondents with the surname Andronaco, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Black (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 Andronaco in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Andronaco appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.2%), Hispanic (3.8%), Black (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 Andronaco (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 Andronaco mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Greco-Roman name "Andronikos", meaning "man's victory". 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 Andronaco (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 common is the surname Andronaco?
You can see how common the surname Andronaco is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.