2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Caratelli
An Italian surname derived from a regional variation referring to a wine merchant or barrel maker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Caratelli. 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 Caratelli 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 Caratelli 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 Caratelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Caratelli
The surname Caratelli originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "carta," meaning paper or document, suggesting that the name may have been associated with a profession or trade related to papermaking or document handling.
One of the earliest records of the name Caratelli can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Amalfitano, a collection of documents from the Duchy of Amalfi in southern Italy, dating back to the 11th century. This suggests that the name may have its roots in the regions of Campania and Calabria.
In the 14th century, a notable figure with the surname Caratelli was Francesco Caratelli, a renowned scholar and philosopher from Naples who lived from around 1325 to 1390. He was known for his works on logic and metaphysics, which were influential in the intellectual circles of the time.
During the Renaissance period, the name Caratelli gained prominence in the arts and literature. Giovanni Battista Caratelli (1470-1545), a painter from Cremona, was celebrated for his religious frescoes and altarpieces. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout northern Italy.
In the 17th century, Gian Vincenzo Caratelli (1625-1690) was a famous Italian architect and engineer from Naples. He was responsible for the design and construction of several prominent buildings, including the Basilica of San Gennaro ad Antignano and the Palazzo dello Spagnuolo.
Another notable individual with the surname Caratelli was Giuseppe Caratelli (1785-1858), an Italian politician and writer from Palermo, Sicily. He served as a member of the Sicilian Parliament and was actively involved in the Italian unification movement, advocating for the integration of Sicily into the Kingdom of Italy.
While the surname Caratelli is not among the most common Italian surnames, it has a rich historical legacy spanning various regions of Italy and encompassing diverse fields such as philosophy, art, architecture, and politics.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Caratelli
Among Census respondents with the surname Caratelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Caratelli 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 Caratelli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.6% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino5.7% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.8% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Caratelli
Caratelli 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
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,568 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Up 2,568 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 Caratelli 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 | #154,907 | #152,339 | 1.7% |
| Count | 105 | 106 | 1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Caratelli bearers went from 105 to 106 (+1.0% change). The surname moved up 2,568 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #152,339.
FAQ
Caratelli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Caratelli?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Caratelli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Caratelli?
Caratelli 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 Caratelli. 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 Caratelli.
Has Caratelli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Caratelli went from 105 recorded bearers to 106. That is an increase of 1 (+1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Caratelli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Caratelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%). 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 Caratelli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.6% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Caratelli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.6%), Hispanic (5.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%). 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 Caratelli (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 Caratelli mean?
An Italian surname derived from a regional variation referring to a wine merchant or barrel maker. 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 Caratelli (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 common is the surname Caratelli?
Find out how many Americans have the surname Caratelli on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.