2000
#16,977
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,544
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.57
Rare Last name
Annunziata
A surname with Italian roots meaning "the Annunciation" or "lady of the Annunciation".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,711 Americans carry the last name Annunziata. That puts it at #18,356 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.50 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 200,324 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Annunziata 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
1.7K
1 in 200,324
Census rank
#18,356
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.5K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,492 bearers of the surname Annunziata in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.50 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 18356th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Annunziata, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Annunziata
The surname Annunziata has its origins in Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Calabria. The name can be traced back to the late 15th century or early 16th century. Annunziata is derived from the Italian phrase "L'Annunziata," which means "The Annunciation" and refers to the announcement made by the Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary about the imminent birth of Jesus Christ.
In the early days, the surname was often associated with individuals who lived near churches or religious establishments dedicated to the Annunciation. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents from the cities of Naples and Reggio Calabria.
One of the notable historical references to the surname Annunziata is in relation to the Basilica dell'Annunziata in Naples, which dates back to the 14th century. This church was a prominent religious site and may have influenced the adoption of the surname by families residing in the surrounding areas.
The earliest recorded example of an individual bearing the surname Annunziata is Antonio Annunziata, a Neapolitan painter who lived in the late 15th century and early 16th century. He was known for his religious works, including altarpieces commissioned for various churches in Naples.
Another notable figure with the surname Annunziata was Gabriele Annunziata (1575-1648), an Italian architect and engineer from Reggio Calabria. He is credited with designing several important buildings and fortifications in Calabria during the 17th century.
In the 18th century, there was a Giuseppe Annunziata (1722-1798), an Italian mathematician and astronomer from Naples. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and was a member of the prestigious Accademia delle Scienze e Belle Lettere di Napoli.
Moving into the 19th century, we have Gaetano Annunziata (1819-1892), an Italian politician and lawyer from Campania. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the unification movement of Italy.
Lastly, in the early 20th century, there was an Italian writer and poet named Nicola Annunziata (1875-1952) who hailed from Calabria. He was known for his works that explored the themes of rural life and the struggles of the working class in southern Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Annunziata
Among Census respondents with the surname Annunziata, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Annunziata 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 Annunziata surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7% · 1,368
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 63
- Two or more races2.1% · 31
- Black or African American1.5% · 23
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Annunziata
Annunziata 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
#18,068
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,543
-1 bearers (-0.1%)
Per 100,000 0.52
Rank movement Down 1,091 places
2020
#18,356
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,492
-51 bearers (-3.3%)
Per 100,000 0.50
Rank movement Down 288 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #16,977 | 1,544 | 0.57 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #18,068 | 1,543 | 0.52 | -1 bearers (-0.1%) | Down 1,091 places |
| 2020 | #18,356 | 1,492 | 0.50 | -51 bearers (-3.3%) | Down 288 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 Annunziata 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 | #18,068 | #18,356 | -1.6% |
| Count | 1,543 | 1,492 | -3.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.52 | 0.50 | -4.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Annunziata bearers went from 1,543 to 1,492 (-3.3% change). The surname moved down 288 positions in the national ranking, going from #18,068 to #18,356.
FAQ
Annunziata surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Annunziata?
Name Census estimates that about 1,711 living Americans carry the surname Annunziata. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 200,324 residents.
How common is Annunziata?
Annunziata ranks #18,356 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.50 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 1,492 people with the surname Annunziata. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,711), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.5 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.50 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 Annunziata.
Has Annunziata become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Annunziata went from 1,543 recorded bearers to 1,492. That is a decrease of 51 (-3.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #18,068 to #18,356.
What does the Census say about the background of Annunziata?
Among Census respondents with the surname Annunziata, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Two or More Races (2.1%). 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 Annunziata in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (1,368 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Annunziata appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.7%), Hispanic (4.2%), Two or More Races (2.1%). 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 Annunziata (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 Annunziata mean?
A surname with Italian roots meaning "the Annunciation" or "lady of the Annunciation". 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 Annunziata (0.50 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 Annunziata?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Annunziata, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.