2000
#110,523
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 148
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Cannarozzi
An Italian surname derived from the word "canna" meaning reed or cane, potentially referring to an occupation involving these plants.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 175 Americans carry the last name Cannarozzi. That puts it at #119,572 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,958,596 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cannarozzi 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
175
1 in 1,958,596
Census rank
#119,572
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
153
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 153 bearers of the surname Cannarozzi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 119572nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cannarozzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Black (0.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cannarozzi
The surname Cannarozzi is of Italian origin, specifically from the regions of Campania and Basilicata in southern Italy. Its roots can be traced back to the 16th century or earlier. The name is believed to be derived from the Italian words "canna" meaning "reed" or "cane," and "rozzi" meaning "rough" or "coarse," suggesting a possible connection to occupations such as reed harvesting or basketry.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cannarozzi appears in a 1583 tax record from the town of Lauria, in the province of Potenza, Basilicata. This document lists a certain Gian Battista Cannarozzi as a landowner in the area.
In the 17th century, the Cannarozzi family was prominently involved in the production of silk and wool textiles in the city of Salerno, Campania. Notable members from this period include Vincenzo Cannarozzi (1629-1697), a respected silk merchant, and his son, Domenico Cannarozzi (1665-1734), who inherited and expanded the family's textile business.
The name Cannarozzi can also be found in historical records from the nearby town of Eboli, where a certain Girolamo Cannarozzi (1721-1789) served as a local magistrate and landowner. His descendants continued to play a role in the region's agricultural and political affairs throughout the 19th century.
Moving into the modern era, one of the most famous individuals with the surname Cannarozzi was Giuseppe Cannarozzi (1885-1962), an Italian artist and sculptor from Naples. His works, including religious sculptures and public monuments, can be found throughout Italy and in various international collections.
Another notable figure was Vincenzo Cannarozzi (1901-1985), a prominent Italian lawyer and politician from Campania. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and held several important positions within the Christian Democratic party during the post-World War II period.
While the surname Cannarozzi is relatively uncommon outside of southern Italy, it has been carried by individuals who made significant contributions in various fields, from art and law to business and local governance, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the regions from which it originated.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cannarozzi
Among Census respondents with the surname Cannarozzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Black (0.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Cannarozzi 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 Cannarozzi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.4% · 146
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 5
- Black or African American0.7% · 1
- Two or more races0.7% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cannarozzi
Cannarozzi 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
#122,314
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 141
-7 bearers (-4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 11,791 places
2020
#119,572
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 153
+12 bearers (+8.5%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 2,742 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #110,523 | 148 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #122,314 | 141 | 0.05 | -7 bearers (-4.7%) | Down 11,791 places |
| 2020 | #119,572 | 153 | 0.05 | +12 bearers (+8.5%) | Up 2,742 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 Cannarozzi 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 | #122,314 | #119,572 | 2.2% |
| Count | 141 | 153 | 8.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | 2.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cannarozzi bearers went from 141 to 153 (+8.5% change). The surname moved up 2,742 positions in the national ranking, going from #122,314 to #119,572.
FAQ
Cannarozzi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cannarozzi?
Name Census estimates that about 175 living Americans carry the surname Cannarozzi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,958,596 residents.
How common is Cannarozzi?
Cannarozzi ranks #119,572 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 153 people with the surname Cannarozzi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (175), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Cannarozzi.
Has Cannarozzi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cannarozzi went from 141 recorded bearers to 153. That is an increase of 12 (+8.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #122,314 to #119,572.
What does the Census say about the background of Cannarozzi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cannarozzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Black (0.7%). 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 Cannarozzi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.4% (146 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cannarozzi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.4%), Hispanic (3.3%), Black (0.7%). 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 Cannarozzi (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 Cannarozzi mean?
An Italian surname derived from the word "canna" meaning reed or cane, potentially referring to an occupation involving these plants. 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 Cannarozzi (0.05 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 Cannarozzi?
See how many people have the surname Cannarozzi on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.