2000
#12,139
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,356
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.87
Rare Last name
Arcuri
An Italian occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of boxes, chests, or trunks.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,478 Americans carry the last name Arcuri. That puts it at #13,468 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.72 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 138,319 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Arcuri 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
2.5K
1 in 138,319
Census rank
#13,468
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,161 bearers of the surname Arcuri in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.72 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 13468th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Arcuri, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Arcuri
The surname Arcuri has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Calabria and Sicily. It is believed to have emerged in the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. Arcuri is derived from the Greek word "archouros," which translates to "leader" or "ruler." This suggests that the name may have initially been bestowed upon individuals who held positions of authority or leadership within their communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arcuri can be found in historical documents from the town of Reggio Calabria, dating back to the 15th century. During this period, the Arcuri family was prominent in the region and held significant influence. Several members of the Arcuri family were mentioned in local records, including notarial acts and land registers.
In the 16th century, the Arcuri surname appeared in various manuscripts and chronicles from Sicily, particularly in the areas around Messina and Catania. One notable figure from this time was Vincenzo Arcuri (c. 1520 - 1590), a renowned scholar and humanist who authored several works on philosophy and literature.
The 17th century saw the rise of a prominent Arcuri family in the town of Bagnara Calabra. This family played a significant role in the local political and social spheres, with several members holding important positions within the community. One notable figure from this era was Girolamo Arcuri (1635 - 1712), who served as the mayor of Bagnara Calabra for several years.
In the 18th century, the Arcuri surname gained recognition in the field of arts and culture. Antonio Arcuri (1725 - 1801) was a celebrated painter from Reggio Calabria, known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and galleries throughout southern Italy.
As the 19th century dawned, the Arcuri family continued to make their mark in various fields. Giuseppe Arcuri (1819 - 1892) was a prominent lawyer and politician from Catanzaro, who played a key role in the unification of Italy and served as a member of the Italian parliament.
Throughout its history, the Arcuri surname has been spelled in various ways, including Arcuri, Arcuri, Arcuro, and Arcuro. While the name's origins can be traced back to Italy, individuals bearing this surname can now be found in many parts of the world, particularly in countries with significant Italian immigrant communities.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Arcuri
Among Census respondents with the surname Arcuri, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Arcuri 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 Arcuri surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.5% · 1,934
- Hispanic or Latino7.4% · 160
- Two or more races2.1% · 45
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 14
- Black or African American0.2% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Arcuri
Arcuri 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
#13,073
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,349
-7 bearers (-0.3%)
Per 100,000 0.80
Rank movement Down 934 places
2020
#13,468
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,161
-188 bearers (-8.0%)
Per 100,000 0.72
Rank movement Down 395 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #12,139 | 2,356 | 0.87 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #13,073 | 2,349 | 0.80 | -7 bearers (-0.3%) | Down 934 places |
| 2020 | #13,468 | 2,161 | 0.72 | -188 bearers (-8.0%) | Down 395 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 Arcuri 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 | #13,073 | #13,468 | -3.0% |
| Count | 2,349 | 2,161 | -8.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.80 | 0.72 | -9.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Arcuri bearers went from 2,349 to 2,161 (-8.0% change). The surname moved down 395 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,073 to #13,468.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Arcuri
FAQ
Arcuri surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Arcuri?
Name Census estimates that about 2,478 living Americans carry the surname Arcuri. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 138,319 residents.
How common is Arcuri?
Arcuri ranks #13,468 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.72 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,161 people with the surname Arcuri. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,478), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.72 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.72 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Arcuri.
Has Arcuri become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Arcuri went from 2,349 recorded bearers to 2,161. That is a decrease of 188 (-8.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #13,073 to #13,468.
What does the Census say about the background of Arcuri?
Among Census respondents with the surname Arcuri, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) 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 Arcuri in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.5% (1,934 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Arcuri appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.5%), Hispanic (7.4%), 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 Arcuri (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 Arcuri mean?
An Italian occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of boxes, chests, or trunks. 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 Arcuri (0.72 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 Americans have the surname Arcuri?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.