2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Carnuccio
A surname referring to someone of small or diminutive stature.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Carnuccio. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Carnuccio 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
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Carnuccio in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Carnuccio, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Carnuccio
The surname Carnuccio is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated in the Campania region of southern Italy, particularly in the areas around Naples and Salerno.
Carnuccio is derived from the Italian word "carne," which means "meat" or "flesh." It is likely that the name was originally a nickname given to an individual who worked as a butcher or had a connection to the meat trade. In some cases, surnames derived from occupations or professions were passed down through generations, becoming established family names.
While there are no known historical references or records mentioning the surname Carnuccio in ancient manuscripts or the Domesday Book, it is documented that the name existed in Italy as early as the 13th century. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the city of Salerno, dated 1278, which mentions a "Giacomo Carnuccio."
Interestingly, the name Carnuccio is also associated with a small village in the province of Avellino, located in the Campania region. It is possible that the name originated from this locality or that individuals from this area adopted the surname Carnuccio.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Carnuccio. One of the most prominent was Pietro Carnuccio (1572-1636), an Italian painter and architect from Naples who is known for his contributions to the Baroque style of art and architecture.
Another notable figure was Girolamo Carnuccio (1582-1649), an Italian composer and music theorist from Teramo, who wrote several treatises on music theory and composition techniques.
In the field of literature, Domenico Carnuccio (1671-1735) was an Italian poet and dramatist from Naples who gained recognition for his literary works during the 18th century.
Vincenzo Carnuccio (1889-1964) was an Italian politician and lawyer from Campania who served as a member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies in the early 20th century.
Lastly, Gaspare Carnuccio (1624-1701) was an Italian painter and engraver from Naples who was known for his religious artworks and etchings depicting scenes from the Bible.
The surname Carnuccio has a rich history rooted in the Italian culture and traditions, with its origins likely stemming from an occupation or a specific location in the Campania region of southern Italy. While not as widely recognized as some other Italian surnames, it has been carried by several notable individuals throughout history, contributing to various fields such as art, music, literature, and politics.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Carnuccio
Among Census respondents with the surname Carnuccio, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Carnuccio 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 Carnuccio surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.0% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Carnuccio
Carnuccio 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
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-8 bearers (-7.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 4,818 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -8 bearers (-7.3%) | Down 4,818 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 Carnuccio 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 | #150,452 | #155,270 | -3.2% |
| Count | 109 | 101 | -7.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Carnuccio bearers went from 109 to 101 (-7.3% change). The surname moved down 4,818 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #155,270.
FAQ
Carnuccio surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Carnuccio?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Carnuccio. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Carnuccio?
Carnuccio ranks #155,270 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 101 people with the surname Carnuccio. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), 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 Carnuccio.
Has Carnuccio become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Carnuccio went from 109 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 8 (-7.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #150,452 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Carnuccio?
Among Census respondents with the surname Carnuccio, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.0%). 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 Carnuccio in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.0% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Carnuccio appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.0%), Hispanic (1.0%). 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 Carnuccio (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 Carnuccio mean?
A surname referring to someone of small or diminutive stature. 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 Carnuccio (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 have the last name Carnuccio?
You can see how common the surname Carnuccio is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.