2000
#118,236
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 136
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Carpentiere
An occupational surname referring to a carpenter or woodworker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Carpentiere. 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 Carpentiere 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 Carpentiere 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 Carpentiere, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.9%) and Black (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Carpentiere
The surname Carpentiere originated in Italy, specifically in the northern regions around the medieval city-states. It dates back to the 12th century and is derived from the Italian word "carpentiere," which means "carpenter" or "woodworker." This occupational surname was given to families whose ancestors were skilled in the craft of carpentry.
The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries in cities like Venice, Florence, and Milan. One notable example is a record from 1327 that mentions a "Ser Niccolò Carpentiere" as a witness in a legal document from the city of Siena.
During the Renaissance period, the Carpentiere family gained prominence in the city of Bologna. In the 15th century, a notable figure was Bartolomeo Carpentiere (1428-1491), a renowned architect and sculptor who contributed to the construction of several churches and public buildings in the city.
In the 16th century, the name appears in records from the Republic of Venice, where a group of Carpentiere family members were involved in the shipbuilding industry. One of the most famous individuals from this time was Giovanni Carpentiere (1542-1623), a master shipwright who designed and built several galleys for the Venetian fleet.
The name also spread to other parts of Italy, including the Papal States and the Kingdom of Naples. In the 17th century, a branch of the Carpentiere family settled in the city of Rome, where they became known for their skills in woodcarving and furniture-making. One notable figure from this period was Carlo Carpentiere (1625-1698), a renowned woodcarver who created intricate altars and decorations for several Roman churches.
Another prominent individual with this surname was Giovanni Battista Carpentiere (1790-1866), an Italian architect who worked extensively in the city of Naples. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Palazzo Reale di Capodimonte and the Church of Santa Maria di Piedigrotta.
Throughout history, the Carpentiere name has been associated with the skilled trades of carpentry, woodworking, and construction, reflecting the occupations of its earliest bearers. While the name has evolved over time, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship of its Italian origins.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Carpentiere
Among Census respondents with the surname Carpentiere, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.9%) and Black (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Carpentiere 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 Carpentiere surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.1% · 86
- Hispanic or Latino7.9% · 8
- Black or African American3.0% · 3
- Two or more races3.0% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Carpentiere
Carpentiere 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
-16 bearers (-11.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 20,992 places
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-19 bearers (-15.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 16,042 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #118,236 | 136 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-11.8%) | Down 20,992 places |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -19 bearers (-15.8%) | Down 16,042 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 Carpentiere 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 | #155,270 | -11.5% |
| Count | 120 | 101 | -15.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Carpentiere bearers went from 120 to 101 (-15.8% change). The surname moved down 16,042 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #155,270.
FAQ
Carpentiere surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Carpentiere?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Carpentiere. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Carpentiere?
Carpentiere 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 Carpentiere. 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 Carpentiere.
Has Carpentiere become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Carpentiere went from 120 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 19 (-15.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Carpentiere?
Among Census respondents with the surname Carpentiere, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.9%) and Black (3.0%). 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 Carpentiere in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.1% (86 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Carpentiere appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.1%), Hispanic (7.9%), Black (3.0%). 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 Carpentiere (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 Carpentiere mean?
An occupational surname referring to a carpenter or woodworker. 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 Carpentiere (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 share the surname Carpentiere?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.