2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Catricala
A surname originating from Calabria, Italy, possibly derived from the Sicilian word "catricala" meaning "chair-maker."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Catricala. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Catricala 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Catricala in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Catricala, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Catricala
The surname Catricala is of Italian origin, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in Sicily and Calabria, where it was commonly found among families and communities.
One of the earliest known records of the Catricala name can be traced back to the 13th century, where it appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts from the region. The name is thought to be derived from the Latin word "caterina," meaning "chain," which suggests that the original bearers of this surname may have been involved in metalworking or the production of chains.
In the 14th century, the Catricala name was prominently mentioned in several Sicilian records, indicating its presence and significance in the local population. One notable individual from this era was Giovanni Catricala, a renowned philosopher and scholar born in Palermo in 1320. His writings and teachings greatly influenced the intellectual discourse of the time.
As the centuries progressed, the Catricala surname continued to be prevalent in various parts of southern Italy. In the 16th century, a branch of the family settled in the town of Reggio Calabria, where they established themselves as respected landowners and merchants. Antonio Catricala, born in 1543, was a prominent figure in the local community and served as a magistrate for several years.
In the 18th century, the Catricala name gained further recognition when Vincenzo Catricala, born in 1712 in Catania, Sicily, became a renowned artist and painter. His works were widely acclaimed and can still be found in various museums and galleries throughout Italy.
Another notable figure was Giuseppe Catricala, born in 1789 in Palermo, who was a prominent military leader during the Napoleonic Wars. He fought bravely and rose through the ranks, earning several honors and distinctions for his service to the Italian forces.
Throughout the centuries, the Catricala surname has been carried by numerous individuals who have left their mark in various fields, including academia, arts, politics, and military service. While the name may have undergone slight variations in spelling over time, its Italian origins and deep-rooted history remain evident.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Catricala
Among Census respondents with the surname Catricala, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Catricala 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 Catricala surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.0% · 104
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Catricala
Catricala 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
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
+2 bearers (+2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,800 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,055 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+2.0%) | Down 7,800 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Up 3,055 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 Catricala 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 | #156,044 | #152,989 | 2.0% |
| Count | 104 | 105 | 1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Catricala bearers went from 104 to 105 (+1.0% change). The surname moved up 3,055 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #152,989.
FAQ
Catricala surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Catricala?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Catricala. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Catricala?
Catricala ranks #152,989 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 105 people with the surname Catricala. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), 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 Catricala.
Has Catricala become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Catricala went from 104 recorded bearers to 105. That is an increase of 1 (+1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Catricala?
Among Census respondents with the surname Catricala, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Black (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 Catricala in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.0% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Catricala appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.0%), Black (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 Catricala (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 Catricala mean?
A surname originating from Calabria, Italy, possibly derived from the Sicilian word "catricala" meaning "chair-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 Catricala (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 Catricala?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.