2000
#127,186
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Candelori
An Italian surname derived from the occupation of a candle maker or chandler.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Candelori. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Candelori 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Candelori in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Candelori, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Candelori
The surname Candelori is believed to have originated in Italy, with roots dating back to the late medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "candela," which means "candle," suggesting that the name's earliest bearers may have been associated with the production or trade of candles.
The name Candelori is particularly prevalent in the regions of Lazio and Abruzzo, where it is thought to have originated. Early records indicate that variations of the name, such as Candelora and Candeliere, were also used in these areas during the 14th and 15th centuries.
One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in a manuscript from the city of Viterbo, dated around 1380, which mentions a certain Niccolò Candelori, a local merchant. Additionally, a record from the town of Sulmona in Abruzzo, dated 1492, lists a Giovanni Candelori as a landowner.
In the 16th century, the name appears in several historical documents from the Papal States. Notably, a Pietro Candelori is mentioned as a member of the Papal Guard in Rome during the reign of Pope Clement VIII (1592-1605).
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name outside of Italy can be found in the records of Spanish colonization in the Americas. Antonio Candelori, born in Naples around 1565, was a merchant who settled in Havana, Cuba, in the early 17th century.
Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Candelori have achieved notable recognition. For instance, Girolamo Candelori (1504-1576) was an Italian painter and architect from Viterbo, known for his works in the churches of his hometown.
In the 18th century, Giovanni Battista Candelori (1712-1788) was a renowned composer and violinist from Pesaro, who served as the Kapellmeister at the court of the Duke of Modena.
In more recent times, Guido Candelori (1913-1998) was an Italian politician and trade unionist who played a significant role in the post-World War II reconstruction efforts in Italy.
Another notable figure was Sandro Candelori (1932-2018), an Italian football player and manager who played for several Italian clubs, including Lazio and Sampdoria, and later coached teams in Italy and abroad.
Finally, Carlo Candelori (born 1954) is a contemporary Italian film director and screenwriter known for his collaborations with acclaimed directors like Nanni Moretti and Paolo Virzì.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Candelori
Among Census respondents with the surname Candelori, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Candelori 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 Candelori surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.3% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Candelori
Candelori 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
-17 bearers (-13.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 25,442 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 361 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,186 | 124 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | -17 bearers (-13.7%) | Down 25,442 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Down 361 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 Candelori 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 | #152,989 | -0.2% |
| Count | 107 | 105 | -1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Candelori bearers went from 107 to 105 (-1.9% change). The surname moved down 361 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #152,989.
FAQ
Candelori surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Candelori?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Candelori. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Candelori?
Candelori ranks #152,989 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 105 people with the surname Candelori. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), 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 Candelori.
Has Candelori become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Candelori went from 107 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #152,628 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Candelori?
Among Census respondents with the surname Candelori, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.9%). 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 Candelori in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.3% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Candelori appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.3%), Hispanic (1.9%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.9%). 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 Candelori (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 Candelori mean?
An Italian surname derived from the occupation of a candle maker or chandler. 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 Candelori (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 Candelori?
Find out how many people have the last name Candelori on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.