2000
#126,400
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Annichiarico
An Italian surname indicating geographical origin from Annicchiarico, a town in Apulia.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 114 Americans carry the last name Annichiarico. That puts it at #156,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,006,617 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Annichiarico 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
114
1 in 3,006,617
Census rank
#156,005
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
99
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 99 bearers of the surname Annichiarico in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Annichiarico, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.1%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Annichiarico
The surname Annichiarico originates from Italy, specifically the region of Puglia in the southern part of the country. It can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Italian phrase "Anni chi arrico," which means "years that enrich" or "enriching years."
Annichiarico is believed to have been initially used as a descriptive surname, referring to individuals who achieved financial success or prosperity over the course of their lives. It may have been given to merchants, landowners, or other professionals who accumulated wealth and status through their occupations or endeavors.
The earliest known records of the Annichiarico surname date back to the late 13th century, where it appears in various municipal archives and historical documents from towns and cities in Puglia, such as Bari, Brindisi, and Taranto. These early mentions often refer to individuals engaged in trade or other commercial activities.
One notable figure bearing the Annichiarico surname was Giacomo Annichiarico, a wealthy merchant from Bari who lived in the 15th century. He was involved in the lucrative silk trade between Italy and the Levant and is mentioned in several contemporary records as a prominent figure in the city's mercantile community.
Another prominent individual with this surname was Tommasina Annichiarico, a noblewoman from Lecce who lived in the 16th century. She was renowned for her philanthropic efforts and her support of the arts and culture in the region, sponsoring the construction of churches and funding the work of local artists and architects.
In the 17th century, the Annichiarico family produced several scholars and intellectuals, including Girolamo Annichiarico, a renowned philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Naples and authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy.
The 18th century saw the rise of Domenico Annichiarico, a prominent military commander who served in the Neapolitan army during the wars against the Ottoman Empire. He was recognized for his bravery and tactical skills on the battlefield and was awarded various honors and titles by the Neapolitan monarchy.
Towards the end of the 19th century, Giuseppe Annichiarico gained recognition as a pioneering viticulturist and winemaker in the Salento region of Puglia. He is credited with introducing new grape varieties and innovative winemaking techniques that contributed to the growth and reputation of the region's wine industry.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the Annichiarico surname, which has deep roots in the southern Italian region of Puglia and a rich historical heritage associated with wealth, success, and achievement.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Annichiarico
Among Census respondents with the surname Annichiarico, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.1%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Annichiarico 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 Annichiarico surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.9% · 89
- Hispanic or Latino8.1% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Annichiarico
Annichiarico 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
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-6 bearers (-4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,757 places
2020
#156,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 99
-20 bearers (-16.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 15,848 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #126,400 | 125 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-4.8%) | Down 13,757 places |
| 2020 | #156,005 | 99 | 0.03 | -20 bearers (-16.8%) | Down 15,848 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 Annichiarico 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 | #140,157 | #156,005 | -11.3% |
| Count | 119 | 99 | -16.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -17.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Annichiarico bearers went from 119 to 99 (-16.8% change). The surname moved down 15,848 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #156,005.
FAQ
Annichiarico surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Annichiarico?
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the surname Annichiarico. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,006,617 residents.
How common is Annichiarico?
Annichiarico ranks #156,005 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 99 people with the surname Annichiarico. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (114), 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 Annichiarico.
Has Annichiarico become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Annichiarico went from 119 recorded bearers to 99. That is a decrease of 20 (-16.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #156,005.
What does the Census say about the background of Annichiarico?
Among Census respondents with the surname Annichiarico, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.1%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.0%). 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 Annichiarico in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.9% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Annichiarico appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.9%), Hispanic (8.1%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.0%). 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 Annichiarico (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 Annichiarico mean?
An Italian surname indicating geographical origin from Annicchiarico, a town in Apulia. 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 Annichiarico (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 have the surname Annichiarico?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.