2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Baccile
A surname derived from an Italian word meaning "stick" or "baton".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Baccile. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Baccile 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
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Baccile in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Baccile, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Baccile
The surname Baccile is of Italian origin, and it can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Tuscany, specifically in the city of Siena. The name is derived from the old Italian word "baccile," which means a small tub or basin, suggesting that the family's ancestors may have been involved in the production or trade of such containers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Baccile can be found in a document from the year 1287, which mentions a certain "Giovanni Baccile," who was a merchant in Siena. This document provides evidence that the name was already in use by that time period.
In the 14th century, the Baccile family gained some prominence in Siena, with several members holding influential positions within the city's government. One notable figure was Guido Baccile (1312-1380), who served as a magistrate and played a significant role in resolving a dispute between the city and the neighboring town of Montalcino.
During the Renaissance period, the Baccile family continued to be active in the arts and commerce. In the 16th century, a painter named Raffaello Baccile (1490-1562) gained recognition for his frescoes in several churches and palaces in Siena and its surrounding areas.
Moving forward to the 18th century, the Baccile name appears in records related to the wine trade in Tuscany. A document from 1748 mentions a vineyard owned by a certain Francesco Baccile (1705-1782), who was known for producing high-quality wines that were exported to other parts of Italy and beyond.
In the 19th century, a notable figure with the Baccile surname was Giulio Baccile (1830-1901), a philosopher and writer who published several works on ethics and political theory. His ideas were influential in the intellectual circles of his time.
Throughout its history, the surname Baccile has been present in various regions of Italy, with families bearing this name residing in cities such as Rome, Naples, and Milan. While the name is not among the most common Italian surnames, it has a rich heritage and a fascinating journey through the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Baccile
Among Census respondents with the surname Baccile, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Baccile 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 Baccile surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.0% · 96
- Two or more races3.0% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Baccile
Baccile 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
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-5 bearers (-4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 1,501 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -5 bearers (-4.7%) | Down 1,501 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 Baccile 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 | #153,769 | #155,270 | -1.0% |
| Count | 106 | 101 | -4.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Baccile bearers went from 106 to 101 (-4.7% change). The surname moved down 1,501 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #155,270.
FAQ
Baccile surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Baccile?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Baccile. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Baccile?
Baccile ranks #155,270 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 101 people with the surname Baccile. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), 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 Baccile.
Has Baccile become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Baccile went from 106 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #153,769 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Baccile?
Among Census respondents with the surname Baccile, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (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 Baccile in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.0% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Baccile appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.0%), Two or More Races (3.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (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 Baccile (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 Baccile mean?
A surname derived from an Italian word meaning "stick" or "baton". 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 Baccile (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 last name Baccile?
See how many people have the surname Baccile on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.