2000
#116,123
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 139
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Annarumma
A habitational surname derived from the Italian town of Annarumma, located in Campania.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Annarumma. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Annarumma 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Annarumma in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Annarumma, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Annarumma
The surname ANNARUMMA is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the southern regions of the country, particularly Campania and Basilicata. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from a combination of the Italian words "anna" and "rumma," which may have been associated with a specific town or village.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the ANNARUMMA surname can be found in the municipal archives of the town of Potenza, located in the Basilicata region. These records, dating back to the 16th century, mention a family bearing this name, suggesting its longstanding presence in the area.
In the late 17th century, a notable figure named Girolamo ANNARUMMA (1652-1724) emerged as a respected scholar and theologian. He authored several treatises on religious philosophy and served as a professor at the University of Naples.
During the 18th century, the ANNARUMMA name gained prominence in the artistic circles of Naples. Antonio ANNARUMMA (1718-1792) was a renowned sculptor whose works adorned many churches and public spaces throughout the city.
As the 19th century dawned, the ANNARUMMA family expanded their influence beyond the confines of southern Italy. Francesco ANNARUMMA (1804-1878), a successful merchant and entrepreneur, established trade routes between Naples and other Mediterranean ports, contributing to the economic growth of the region.
In the realm of literature, the ANNARUMMA name found its place with the acclaimed poet and playwright, Maria ANNARUMMA (1865-1932). Her works, which explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, earned her widespread acclaim and a dedicated following.
Throughout the 20th century, the ANNARUMMA surname continued to be associated with notable figures in various fields. One such individual was Vincenzo ANNARUMMA (1915-1998), a prominent architect whose innovative designs left an indelible mark on the urban landscape of Naples and surrounding areas.
While the ANNARUMMA name may have originated from a specific location, its historical significance extends far beyond its geographical roots. The individuals mentioned above represent just a few examples of the impact this surname has had on Italian culture, art, and society throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Annarumma
Among Census respondents with the surname Annarumma, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Annarumma 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 Annarumma surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.2% · 108
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Annarumma
Annarumma 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
#129,825
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
-8 bearers (-5.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,702 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-21 bearers (-16.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,621 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #116,123 | 139 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #129,825 | 131 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-5.8%) | Down 13,702 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -21 bearers (-16.0%) | Down 19,621 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 Annarumma 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 | #129,825 | #149,446 | -15.1% |
| Count | 131 | 110 | -16.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Annarumma bearers went from 131 to 110 (-16.0% change). The surname moved down 19,621 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,825 to #149,446.
FAQ
Annarumma surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Annarumma?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Annarumma. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Annarumma?
Annarumma ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Annarumma. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Annarumma.
Has Annarumma become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Annarumma went from 131 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 21 (-16.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #129,825 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Annarumma?
Among Census respondents with the surname Annarumma, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (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 Annarumma in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.2% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Annarumma appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.2%), Hispanic (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 Annarumma (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 Annarumma mean?
A habitational surname derived from the Italian town of Annarumma, located in Campania. 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 Annarumma (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 have the surname Annarumma?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.