2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Baculi
A surname originating from Italian referring to a shepherd or cowherd.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Baculi. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Baculi 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Baculi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Baculi, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 84.0%. The next largest groups are White (8.5%) and Two or More Races (6.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Baculi
The surname Baculi originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to derive from the Latin word "baculus," which means "staff" or "walking stick." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who made or carried staffs or walking sticks as part of their profession or occupation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Baculi can be found in a document from the 13th century in the city of Florence, where a craftsman named Giovanni Baculi was mentioned. This suggests that the name may have originated in the Tuscan region of Italy before spreading to other parts of the country.
In the 14th century, there are records of a noble family with the surname Baculi residing in the city of Siena. This indicates that the name had gained some prominence and social status by that time.
During the Renaissance period, a famous artist named Raffaello Baculi was born in the city of Urbino in 1483. He was known for his fresco paintings and worked on various commissions for churches and noble families in the region.
Another notable figure with the surname Baculi was Pietro Baculi, a scholar and philosopher who lived in the 16th century. He was born in Naples in 1520 and wrote extensively on topics such as ethics, metaphysics, and political theory.
In the 17th century, a wealthy merchant named Antonio Baculi was recorded as living in the city of Venice. He was involved in the lucrative trade of spices and luxury goods with the Ottoman Empire and other countries in the Mediterranean region.
A military officer named Lorenzo Baculi was also documented in the 18th century, serving in the armies of the Kingdom of Naples. He participated in several battles against foreign invaders and was known for his bravery and strategic skills.
During the 19th century, a famous opera singer named Giuseppina Baculi gained widespread acclaim for her performances in various Italian cities. She was born in Milan in 1824 and was particularly renowned for her roles in operas by composers such as Verdi and Donizetti.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Baculi
Among Census respondents with the surname Baculi, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 84.0%. The next largest groups are White (8.5%) and Two or More Races (6.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Baculi 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 Baculi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander84.0% · 89
- White8.5% · 9
- Two or more races6.6% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Baculi
Baculi 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
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,430 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 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 1,430 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 Baculi 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 | #152,339 | 0.9% |
| Count | 106 | 106 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Baculi bearers went from 106 to 106 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 1,430 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #152,339.
FAQ
Baculi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Baculi?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Baculi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Baculi?
Baculi ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Baculi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Baculi.
Has Baculi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Baculi went from 106 recorded bearers to 106. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Baculi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Baculi, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 84.0%. The next largest groups are White (8.5%) and Two or More Races (6.6%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Baculi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.0% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Baculi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (84.0%), White (8.5%), Two or More Races (6.6%). 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 Baculi (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 Baculi mean?
A surname originating from Italian referring to a shepherd or cowherd. 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 Baculi (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 Americans have the surname Baculi?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.