2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Aucone
An Americanized spelling of an Italian surname derived from a place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Aucone. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Aucone 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Aucone in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Aucone, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.3%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Aucone
The surname Aucone originates from Italy, with its roots traced back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of the country, particularly in the areas around Naples and Campania.
The name Aucone is derived from the Latin word "aucupare," which means "to catch birds" or "to hunt." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been associated with the profession of falconry or bird hunting, a popular pastime among the nobility during those times.
Records from the 13th century mention an individual named Guglielmo Aucone, a skilled falconer who served under the court of King Charles I of Anjou. His expertise in the art of falconry earned him recognition and led to his family adopting the surname Aucone.
In the 14th century, the Aucone name appeared in several documents and manuscripts, including the "Codex Diplomaticus" of the Kingdom of Naples, which contained records of land grants and privileges bestowed upon noble families.
One notable figure bearing the Aucone surname was Niccolò Aucone, a renowned scholar and jurist who lived in the mid-15th century. He authored several treatises on law and was highly respected for his legal expertise.
During the Renaissance period, the Aucone family produced several artists and intellectuals. Pietro Aucone, born in 1487, was a celebrated painter who created numerous frescoes and altarpieces for churches across southern Italy.
In the 17th century, the name Aucone was associated with the town of Salerno, where a prominent branch of the family resided. Giuseppe Aucone, born in 1624, was a wealthy merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the town's economic affairs.
Another notable figure was Vincenzo Aucone, a military commander who served under the Spanish crown during the War of the Spanish Succession in the early 18th century. His bravery and strategic skills were highly regarded by his contemporaries.
As the Aucone family spread across Italy, variations in the spelling of the surname emerged, such as Auconi, Aucuni, and Aucune. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and naming conventions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Aucone
Among Census respondents with the surname Aucone, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.3%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Aucone 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 Aucone surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.0% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino7.3% · 8
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Aucone
Aucone 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
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+7 bearers (+6.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,401 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-5 bearers (-4.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,985 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.5%) | Down 2,401 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.4%) | Down 4,985 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 Aucone 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 | #145,220 | #150,205 | -3.4% |
| Count | 114 | 109 | -4.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Aucone bearers went from 114 to 109 (-4.4% change). The surname moved down 4,985 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #150,205.
FAQ
Aucone surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Aucone?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Aucone. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Aucone?
Aucone ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Aucone. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Aucone.
Has Aucone become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Aucone went from 114 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Aucone?
Among Census respondents with the surname Aucone, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.3%) and Black (0.9%). 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 Aucone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.0% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Aucone appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.0%), Hispanic (7.3%), Black (0.9%). 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 Aucone (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 Aucone mean?
An Americanized spelling of an Italian surname derived from a place name. 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 Aucone (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 are called Aucone?
You can see how common the surname Aucone is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.