2000
#127,948
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Cannarozzo
A surname derived from the Italian term for a reed or cane.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Cannarozzo. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cannarozzo 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Cannarozzo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cannarozzo, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.9%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cannarozzo
The surname Cannarozzo has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern region of Calabria. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "cannaro," which refers to a type of reed or cane plant that was abundant in certain areas of Calabria.
Cannarozzo is thought to have been an occupational surname, initially given to individuals who were involved in the cultivation or processing of these cane plants. It may have also been used to identify people who lived near or worked in areas where these plants grew in abundance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cannarozzo can be found in a historical document from the town of Reggio Calabria, dated around 1275. This document mentions a certain Giacomo Cannarozzo, who was a landowner and farmer in the region.
In the 14th century, there are records of a family named Cannarozzo residing in the town of Polistena, located in the province of Reggio Calabria. This family was known for their involvement in the production of wicker baskets and other woven goods made from the local cane plants.
Over the centuries, the Cannarozzo surname has been associated with several notable individuals. In the 16th century, there was a prominent painter named Antonio Cannarozzo (1535-1592) who hailed from the town of Seminara in Calabria. His works can still be found in various churches and museums throughout the region.
Another individual of note was Pietro Cannarozzo (1678-1745), a lawyer and scholar who was born in the town of Oppido Mamertina. He was renowned for his extensive collection of historical manuscripts and his contributions to the study of local history and culture.
In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the Cannarozzo surname was Giuseppe Cannarozzo (1821-1895), a politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian parliament during the early years of the unified Italian state.
It is worth noting that variations in the spelling of the surname may have occurred over time, with some records showing alternative forms such as Cannarazzo or Cannarozza. Additionally, the name may have been influenced by or derived from specific place names within Calabria, although the exact connections are not always clear.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cannarozzo
Among Census respondents with the surname Cannarozzo, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.9%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Cannarozzo 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 Cannarozzo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.3% · 93
- Two or more races4.9% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cannarozzo
Cannarozzo 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
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-3 bearers (-2.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,280 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-17 bearers (-14.2%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 14,954 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,948 | 123 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.4%) | Down 11,280 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -17 bearers (-14.2%) | Down 14,954 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 Cannarozzo 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 | #139,228 | #154,182 | -10.7% |
| Count | 120 | 103 | -14.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cannarozzo bearers went from 120 to 103 (-14.2% change). The surname moved down 14,954 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #154,182.
FAQ
Cannarozzo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cannarozzo?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Cannarozzo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Cannarozzo?
Cannarozzo ranks #154,182 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 103 people with the surname Cannarozzo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), 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 Cannarozzo.
Has Cannarozzo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cannarozzo went from 120 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 17 (-14.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Cannarozzo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cannarozzo, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.9%) and Hispanic (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 Cannarozzo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.3% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cannarozzo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.3%), Two or More Races (4.9%), Hispanic (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 Cannarozzo (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 Cannarozzo mean?
A surname derived from the Italian term for a reed or cane. 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 Cannarozzo (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 are called Cannarozzo?
Find out how many people are called Cannarozzo on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.