2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Casalinuovo
A locational surname referring to someone from a new village or small town.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Casalinuovo. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Casalinuovo 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Casalinuovo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Casalinuovo, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Casalinuovo
The surname CASALINUOVO originated in Italy, likely during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian words "casa" meaning "house" and "nuova" meaning "new," suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived in a newly constructed house or resided in a newly established settlement.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname CASALINUOVO can be traced back to the 14th century in various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, and Campania. It is possible that the name was initially adopted by families who had recently settled in a new location and built a new residence, distinguishing them from the established residents.
Historical records from the 15th and 16th centuries mention several individuals with the surname CASALINUOVO. One notable figure was Francesco Casalinuovo, a scholar and humanist from Naples who lived from 1470 to 1544. He was renowned for his contributions to classical literature and served as a tutor to the children of prominent noble families.
In the 17th century, the name CASALINUOVO appeared in various documents and records throughout Italy. Giovanni Battista Casalinuovo (1595-1673) was a renowned architect from Genoa who designed several churches and palaces in the city, including the Church of San Siro and the Palazzo Grimaldi.
During the 18th century, the CASALINUOVO surname was found in various regions of Italy, including Lombardy and Piedmont. One notable individual was Carlo Casalinuovo (1740-1812), a military officer from Turin who served in the Napoleonic Wars and achieved the rank of general.
In the 19th century, the CASALINUOVO surname gained prominence in the literary and artistic circles of Italy. Raffaele Casalinuovo (1825-1892) was a renowned painter and sculptor from Naples, known for his neoclassical works and portraits of notable figures.
While the surname CASALINUOVO has its origins in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration patterns. However, the earliest recorded examples and historical references remain rooted in the Italian peninsula, reflecting the rich cultural heritage associated with this surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Casalinuovo
Among Census respondents with the surname Casalinuovo, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Casalinuovo 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 Casalinuovo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.0% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino6.3% · 7
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Casalinuovo
Casalinuovo 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
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+11 bearers (+11.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 12,310 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+11.0%) | Up 12,310 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 Casalinuovo 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 | #160,975 | #148,665 | 7.6% |
| Count | 100 | 111 | 11.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 23.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Casalinuovo bearers went from 100 to 111 (+11.0% change). The surname moved up 12,310 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #148,665.
FAQ
Casalinuovo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Casalinuovo?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Casalinuovo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Casalinuovo?
Casalinuovo ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Casalinuovo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Casalinuovo.
Has Casalinuovo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Casalinuovo went from 100 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 11 (+11.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Casalinuovo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Casalinuovo, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Casalinuovo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.0% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Casalinuovo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.0%), Hispanic (6.3%), Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Casalinuovo (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 Casalinuovo mean?
A locational surname referring to someone from a new village or small town. 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 Casalinuovo (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 many people have the surname Casalinuovo?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.