2000
#30,753
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 715
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.27
Rare Last name
Cervone
Italian surname meaning "little stag" or "young deer".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,136 Americans carry the last name Cervone. That puts it at #25,996 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.33 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 301,720 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cervone 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
1.1K
1 in 301,720
Census rank
#25,996
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
991
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 991 bearers of the surname Cervone in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.33 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 25996th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cervone, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cervone
The surname Cervone originated in Italy during the medieval period, specifically in the regions of Campania and Lazio. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "cervus," meaning "deer." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a nickname or descriptive term for someone associated with deer, such as a hunter or a person who lived near a forest inhabited by deer.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Cervone can be found in the historic Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of documents from the Abbey of Cava in Campania, dating back to the 11th century. This manuscript mentions individuals with the surname Cervone, indicating their presence in the region during that time.
In the 13th century, the name Cervone appeared in the Libri Iurium, a series of legal documents from the city of Genoa. This reference suggests that individuals bearing this surname had established themselves in Genoa, likely through migration or trade connections with other parts of Italy.
During the Renaissance period, the Cervone family gained prominence in the Kingdom of Naples. Notably, Giovan Battista Cervone (1490-1568) was a renowned painter and architect who worked on various projects, including the Palazzo Reale di Napoli (Royal Palace of Naples).
Another prominent figure with the surname Cervone was Gian Vincenzo Cervone (1646-1721), a Baroque painter from Naples known for his religious works and frescoes in churches throughout Italy. His artistic contributions left a lasting legacy in the region.
In the 19th century, the Cervone name was associated with the Italian unification movement. Giuseppe Cervone (1821-1899), a patriot from Campania, played an active role in the Risorgimento, fighting alongside Giuseppe Garibaldi in the campaign to unify Italy under the House of Savoy.
It is worth noting that the surname Cervone has also been recorded with slight variations in spelling, such as Cervoni or Cervona, which can be attributed to regional differences and linguistic evolutions over time.
While the surname Cervone has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration patterns, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields and societies throughout history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cervone
Among Census respondents with the surname Cervone, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Cervone 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 Cervone surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.7% · 889
- Hispanic or Latino7.4% · 73
- Two or more races2.1% · 21
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 6
- Black or African American0.1% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cervone
Cervone 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
#31,724
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 728
+13 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.25
Rank movement Down 971 places
2020
#25,996
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 991
+263 bearers (+36.1%)
Per 100,000 0.33
Rank movement Up 5,728 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #30,753 | 715 | 0.27 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #31,724 | 728 | 0.25 | +13 bearers (+1.8%) | Down 971 places |
| 2020 | #25,996 | 991 | 0.33 | +263 bearers (+36.1%) | Up 5,728 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 Cervone 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 | #31,724 | #25,996 | 18.1% |
| Count | 728 | 991 | 36.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.25 | 0.33 | 32.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cervone bearers went from 728 to 991 (+36.1% change). The surname moved up 5,728 positions in the national ranking, going from #31,724 to #25,996.
FAQ
Cervone surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cervone?
Name Census estimates that about 1,136 living Americans carry the surname Cervone. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 301,720 residents.
How common is Cervone?
Cervone ranks #25,996 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.33 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 991 people with the surname Cervone. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.33 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.33 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 Cervone.
Has Cervone become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cervone went from 728 recorded bearers to 991. That is an increase of 263 (+36.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #31,724 to #25,996.
What does the Census say about the background of Cervone?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cervone, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Two or More Races (2.1%). 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 Cervone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.7% (889 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cervone appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.7%), Hispanic (7.4%), Two or More Races (2.1%). 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 Cervone (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 Cervone mean?
Italian surname meaning "little stag" or "young deer". 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 Cervone (0.33 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 Cervone?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.