2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Arcabascio
An Italian surname possibly derived from the Basque region or language.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Arcabascio. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Arcabascio 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Arcabascio in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Arcabascio, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Arcabascio
The surname Arcabascio has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the late Middle Ages in the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the Puglia region of southern Italy, possibly derived from the Italian words "arco" meaning "arch" and "bascio" meaning "low". This could suggest an association with a place or structure with a low archway or a similar architectural feature.
One of the earliest known records of the name Arcabascio appears in a document from the city of Lecce, Puglia, dated 1387. The document mentions a certain Gianotto Arcabascio, who was a local landowner and merchant. This provides evidence of the surname's existence and use during that time period in that region.
In the 15th century, there are records of an Arcabascio family residing in the town of Martina Franca, also in Puglia. They were likely descendants of the earlier Arcabascio lineage mentioned in Lecce. During this time, the name may have undergone slight variations in spelling, such as "Arcabascia" or "Arcabascio".
A notable historical figure with the surname Arcabascio was Francesco Arcabascio, born in Martina Franca in 1528. He was a renowned lawyer and jurist who served as a judge in the city of Naples during the 16th century. His legal writings and decisions were widely respected and influential in the region.
In the 17th century, Giovanni Battista Arcabascio (1634-1712) was a prominent architect from Lecce. He designed several churches and palaces in the city, including the Church of Santa Chiara and the Palazzo Palmieri. His architectural works showcased the unique Baroque style that was popular in the Puglia region during that period.
Another noteworthy individual was Raffaele Arcabascio (1792-1868), a writer and poet from Martina Franca. He was known for his romantic poetry and literary works, which celebrated the beauty and culture of his native Puglia region. His poetry collections, such as "Rime Pugliesi" (Apulian Rhymes), were highly regarded in literary circles of the time.
Throughout the centuries, the surname Arcabascio has maintained a presence in various parts of southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Puglia and Campania. While not a widely common name, it has left its mark in the historical records and cultural heritage of these regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Arcabascio
Among Census respondents with the surname Arcabascio, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Arcabascio 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 Arcabascio surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.1% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino3.9% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Arcabascio
Arcabascio 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
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-9 bearers (-8.1%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 6,408 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -9 bearers (-8.1%) | Down 6,408 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 Arcabascio 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 | #148,347 | #154,755 | -4.3% |
| Count | 111 | 102 | -8.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Arcabascio bearers went from 111 to 102 (-8.1% change). The surname moved down 6,408 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #154,755.
FAQ
Arcabascio surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Arcabascio?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Arcabascio. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Arcabascio?
Arcabascio ranks #154,755 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 102 people with the surname Arcabascio. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), 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 Arcabascio.
Has Arcabascio become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Arcabascio went from 111 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 9 (-8.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Arcabascio?
Among Census respondents with the surname Arcabascio, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%). 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 Arcabascio in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.1% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Arcabascio appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.1%), Hispanic (3.9%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%). 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 Arcabascio (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 Arcabascio mean?
An Italian surname possibly derived from the Basque region or language. 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 Arcabascio (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 Arcabascio?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.