2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Chirumbolo
A locational surname likely derived from an Italian place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Chirumbolo. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Chirumbolo 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Chirumbolo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Chirumbolo, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Chirumbolo
The surname CHIRUMBOLO is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian phrase "chi rum bolo," which roughly translates to "one who rumbles or makes a loud noise." This suggests that the name may have been given as a nickname or distinguishing feature to someone who was particularly boisterous or had a loud voice.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the CHIRUMBOLO name can be found in a 14th-century Florentine tax register, which lists a certain "Giovanni Chirumbolo" as a resident of the city. This document provides valuable insight into the name's early use and distribution within the region.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Lucrezia CHIRUMBOLO gained recognition as a skilled lace-maker in the city of Venice. Her intricate creations were highly sought after by the wealthy and noble classes, and her legacy as a master craftsperson has been documented in various historical accounts.
The CHIRUMBOLO name also appears in several religious records from the 17th and 18th centuries. For instance, a Franciscan friar named Paolo CHIRUMBOLO was known for his charitable work and dedication to the poor in the town of Siena during the late 1600s.
In the 19th century, a family of CHIRUMBOLO winemakers established a successful vineyard in the Chianti region of Tuscany. Their wines were highly regarded and exported throughout Europe, earning them a respected reputation in the industry.
Another notable bearer of the CHIRUMBOLO name was Giuseppe CHIRUMBOLO, a renowned sculptor born in Naples in 1821. His works were exhibited in various galleries across Italy and received critical acclaim for their intricate details and mastery of form.
Over the centuries, the CHIRUMBOLO surname has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations within Italy. For example, there is a small village called Chirumbolo in the province of Pisa, which may have contributed to the name's dissemination and variations in spelling.
While the CHIRUMBOLO surname is relatively uncommon today, it has left an indelible mark on Italian history and culture, with its origins rooted in the vibrant and colorful traditions of the medieval and Renaissance periods.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Chirumbolo
Among Census respondents with the surname Chirumbolo, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Chirumbolo 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 Chirumbolo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.3% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Chirumbolo
Chirumbolo 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
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+11 bearers (+10.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,870 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-5 bearers (-4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,305 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.6%) | Up 1,870 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.3%) | Down 5,305 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 Chirumbolo 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 | #144,141 | #149,446 | -3.7% |
| Count | 115 | 110 | -4.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Chirumbolo bearers went from 115 to 110 (-4.3% change). The surname moved down 5,305 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #149,446.
FAQ
Chirumbolo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Chirumbolo?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Chirumbolo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Chirumbolo?
Chirumbolo ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Chirumbolo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Chirumbolo.
Has Chirumbolo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Chirumbolo went from 115 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Chirumbolo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Chirumbolo, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Chirumbolo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.3% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Chirumbolo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.3%), Hispanic (1.8%), Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Chirumbolo (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 Chirumbolo mean?
A locational surname likely derived from an Italian place name. 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 Chirumbolo (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 share the surname Chirumbolo?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.