2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Cagliostro
An Italian surname associated with the notorious 18th-century occultist and charlatan Count Alessandro Cagliostro.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Cagliostro. 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 Cagliostro 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 Cagliostro 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 Cagliostro, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cagliostro
The surname Cagliostro is of Italian origin and is believed to have emerged in the late 16th or early 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "caglio," which means "rennet" or "curd," suggesting a possible connection to cheesemaking or dairy farming. The name may also be related to the Italian town of Cagliostro, located in the province of Palermo, Sicily.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cagliostro can be found in a document from the late 17th century, where it is mentioned in connection with a family from the region of Palermo. This document provides valuable insight into the geographic origins of the surname and its potential association with a specific location or occupation.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Cagliostro. One of the most famous was Giuseppe Balsamo (1743-1795), an Italian adventurer and alleged occult practitioner who adopted the title "Count Cagliostro." He gained notoriety for his claims of possessing esoteric knowledge and purported ability to transmute metals, eventually becoming embroiled in a scandal involving Marie Antoinette and the "Affair of the Diamond Necklace."
Another individual of note was Francesco Cagliostro (1795-1876), an Italian painter and engraver known for his landscapes and vedute (cityscape paintings) depicting scenes from around Italy. His works are highly regarded for their attention to detail and capturing the essence of Italian cities during the 19th century.
In the literary world, Salvatore Cagliostro (1847-1921) was an Italian novelist and playwright who wrote extensively about the culture and traditions of Sicily. His works often explored themes of social injustice and the struggles of the working class, providing a glimpse into the lives of ordinary Sicilians during that era.
Moving into the 20th century, Maria Cagliostro (1908-1992) was an Italian actress who appeared in numerous films and stage productions throughout her career. She is particularly remembered for her performances in several notable Italian neorealist films of the 1940s and 1950s.
Finally, Vincenzo Cagliostro (1932-2018) was a prominent Italian chef and restaurateur who helped introduce and popularize traditional Sicilian cuisine in the United States. His restaurant in New York City, Cagliostro's, was renowned for its authentic Sicilian dishes and became a beloved institution among food lovers and Italian-Americans alike.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cagliostro
Among Census respondents with the surname Cagliostro, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Cagliostro 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 Cagliostro surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.7% · 4
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cagliostro
Cagliostro 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
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-12 bearers (-10.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,262 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+2 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,423 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-10.1%) | Down 21,262 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.9%) | Up 2,423 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 Cagliostro 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 | #152,628 | #150,205 | 1.6% |
| Count | 107 | 109 | 1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cagliostro bearers went from 107 to 109 (+1.9% change). The surname moved up 2,423 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #150,205.
FAQ
Cagliostro surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cagliostro?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Cagliostro. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Cagliostro?
Cagliostro 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 Cagliostro. 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 Cagliostro.
Has Cagliostro become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cagliostro went from 107 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 2 (+1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Cagliostro?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cagliostro, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.7%). 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 Cagliostro in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cagliostro appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.7%), Hispanic (3.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.7%). 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 Cagliostro (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 Cagliostro mean?
An Italian surname associated with the notorious 18th-century occultist and charlatan Count Alessandro Cagliostro. 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 Cagliostro (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 have the last name Cagliostro?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Cagliostro on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.