2000
#134,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Carosone
A surname of Italian origin possibly derived from caro ("dear" or "beloved") or cara ("face").
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 112 Americans carry the last name Carosone. That puts it at #156,269 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,060,307 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Carosone 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
112
1 in 3,060,307
Census rank
#156,269
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
98
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 98 bearers of the surname Carosone in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156269th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Carosone, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Carosone
The surname Carosone originates from Italy, likely from the southern regions such as Campania or Calabria. It is thought to have derived from the Italian word "caroso," which means "dear" or "beloved." The name may have been originally bestowed upon someone who was particularly cherished or admired within their community.
While the specific origins of the name are somewhat uncertain, it is believed to date back to at least the 16th or 17th century in Italy. There are records of individuals bearing the Carosone surname in various historical documents from this period, although no significant historical figures or events are directly associated with the name.
One of the earliest known individuals with the Carosone surname was Giovanni Carosone, born in Naples, Italy, in the late 16th century. He was a renowned lute player and composer during the Renaissance era, contributing to the development of the Neapolitan school of lute music.
Another notable Carosone was Antonio Carosone, a celebrated Italian singer and musician from the mid-20th century. Born in Naples in 1920, he was a pioneer of the "neo-melodic" genre, blending traditional Neapolitan music with contemporary styles. His hit songs, such as "Tu Vuò Fa' L'Americano" and "O' Sarracino," gained widespread popularity throughout Italy and beyond.
In the 18th century, there were records of a Carosone family residing in the town of Salerno, located in the Campania region of Italy. While specific details about individual members are scarce, their presence in this area suggests that the surname may have had roots in this region during that time period.
Pietro Carosone, born in 1825 in Campania, Italy, was a prominent figure in the Italian revolutionary movement of the 19th century. He actively participated in the struggles for Italian unification and was a staunch supporter of the Risorgimento movement.
Another notable individual with the Carosone surname was Giuseppe Carosone, a respected Italian sculptor from the late 19th century. Born in Naples in 1866, his works were exhibited in various Italian cities and gained recognition for their intricate detail and artistic merit.
While the Carosone surname is not among the most common Italian surnames, it has a rich history that can be traced back several centuries. The name's origins and meaning reflect a sense of endearment and admiration, perhaps bestowed upon individuals who were held in high regard within their communities.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Carosone
Among Census respondents with the surname Carosone, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Carosone 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 Carosone surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.8% · 88
- Hispanic or Latino7.1% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.1% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Carosone
Carosone 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
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-5 bearers (-4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,310 places
2020
#156,269
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 98
-13 bearers (-11.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 7,922 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,037 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.3%) | Down 14,310 places |
| 2020 | #156,269 | 98 | 0.03 | -13 bearers (-11.7%) | Down 7,922 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 Carosone 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 | #148,347 | #156,269 | -5.3% |
| Count | 111 | 98 | -11.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -18.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Carosone bearers went from 111 to 98 (-11.7% change). The surname moved down 7,922 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #156,269.
FAQ
Carosone surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Carosone?
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the surname Carosone. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,060,307 residents.
How common is Carosone?
Carosone ranks #156,269 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 98 people with the surname Carosone. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (112), 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 Carosone.
Has Carosone become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Carosone went from 111 recorded bearers to 98. That is a decrease of 13 (-11.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #156,269.
What does the Census say about the background of Carosone?
Among Census respondents with the surname Carosone, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.1%). 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 Carosone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.8% (88 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Carosone appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.8%), Hispanic (7.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.1%). 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 Carosone (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 Carosone mean?
A surname of Italian origin possibly derived from caro ("dear" or "beloved") or cara ("face"). 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 Carosone (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 Americans have the surname Carosone?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.