2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ciappetta
A topographic surname indicating someone living near ciappe (clumps of bushes or shrubs).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Ciappetta. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ciappetta 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Ciappetta in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ciappetta, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (17.0%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ciappetta
The surname Ciappetta originated in Italy, likely during the late medieval or early Renaissance period. Its roots can be traced back to the Italian word "ciappa," which referred to a cloak or cape worn by monks and other religious figures. This suggests the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone who made or sold these garments.
The earliest recorded instances of the Ciappetta surname appear in historical documents from various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Lazio, and Campania. Variations in spelling, such as Ciapetta and Chiappetta, were common in these early records due to the lack of standardized orthography at the time.
One notable historical figure bearing this surname was Francesco Ciappetta, a Franciscan friar and theologian from Naples who lived in the 16th century (circa 1520-1590). His works on theology and philosophy were widely studied and influential during the Counter-Reformation era.
In the 17th century, a family by the name of Ciappetta resided in the town of Caserta, near Naples. Records from this period indicate that they were landowners and held a position of prominence within the local community.
Another individual of note was Giovanni Battista Ciappetta (1670-1746), a skilled architect and engineer from Rome. He was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in the city, including the Church of Santa Maria Addolorata and the Palazzo Valenti-Ciappetta.
During the 18th century, the Ciappetta surname was also found in the region of Calabria, particularly in the town of Cosenza. One notable bearer of the name was Giuseppe Ciappetta (1740-1810), a respected scholar and author who wrote extensively on the history and culture of Calabria.
In the 19th century, the Ciappetta family had established themselves in various parts of Italy, including Sicily, where they were involved in the wine-making industry. One prominent member was Vincenzo Ciappetta (1820-1895), a successful winemaker and landowner in the town of Marsala.
While the Ciappetta surname may not have the same historical prominence as some other Italian surnames, its origins and evolution reflect the rich cultural tapestry of Italy, encompassing various regions, occupations, and socioeconomic backgrounds over several centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ciappetta
Among Census respondents with the surname Ciappetta, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (17.0%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Ciappetta 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 Ciappetta surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White79.0% · 79
- Hispanic or Latino17.0% · 17
- Two or more races2.0% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ciappetta
Ciappetta 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
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+2 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,633 places
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-9 bearers (-8.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 5,230 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.9%) | Down 7,633 places |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -9 bearers (-8.3%) | Down 5,230 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 Ciappetta 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 | #150,452 | #155,682 | -3.5% |
| Count | 109 | 100 | -8.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ciappetta bearers went from 109 to 100 (-8.3% change). The surname moved down 5,230 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #155,682.
FAQ
Ciappetta surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ciappetta?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Ciappetta. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Ciappetta?
Ciappetta ranks #155,682 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 100 people with the surname Ciappetta. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), 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 Ciappetta.
Has Ciappetta become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ciappetta went from 109 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 9 (-8.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #150,452 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Ciappetta?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ciappetta, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (17.0%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Ciappetta in the 2020 Census, accounting for 79.0% (79 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ciappetta appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (79.0%), Hispanic (17.0%), Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Ciappetta (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 Ciappetta mean?
A topographic surname indicating someone living near ciappe (clumps of bushes or shrubs). 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 Ciappetta (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 common is the surname Ciappetta?
Want to know how many people have the last name Ciappetta? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.