2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ciavattone
An Italian surname potentially derived from the word "ciavatta" meaning a worn-out shoe or slipper.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Ciavattone. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ciavattone 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Ciavattone in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ciavattone, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ciavattone
The surname CIAVATTONE has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "ciavatta," which means "old shoe" or "slipper." This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname referring to a shoemaker or someone involved in the footwear trade.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the CIAVATTONE surname can be found in the historic city of Bologna, where it appears in various municipal records dating back to the 14th century. The name was particularly prevalent in the northern regions of Italy, including the areas around Bologna, Parma, and Modena.
In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname CIAVATTONE was Giovanni Battista Ciavattone (1520-1585), a renowned painter and sculptor from Bologna. His works can still be admired in several churches and museums throughout the region.
Another prominent individual bearing this surname was Antonio Ciavattone (1680-1745), a celebrated architect from Parma. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Church of San Rocco and the Palazzo Ducale in Parma.
During the 18th century, the CIAVATTONE name appeared in various historical documents from the city of Modena. One notable example is Francesco Ciavattone (1725-1790), a respected lawyer and judge who served in the local courts.
In the 19th century, the CIAVATTONE surname continued to be present in northern Italy, particularly in the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy. One noteworthy individual from this period was Giuseppe Ciavattone (1815-1878), a renowned sculptor from Bologna whose works can be found in various churches and public spaces throughout the city.
As the surname CIAVATTONE spread beyond its initial origins, it encountered variations in spelling, such as Ciavattoni, Ciavattoni, and Ciavattoni. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and linguistic influences within different parts of Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ciavattone
Among Census respondents with the surname Ciavattone, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Ciavattone 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 Ciavattone surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.0% · 106
- Hispanic or Latino4.4% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ciavattone
Ciavattone 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
#135,593
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
+24 bearers (+24.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 14,843 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-10 bearers (-8.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,902 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #135,593 | 124 | 0.04 | +24 bearers (+24.0%) | Up 14,843 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.1%) | Down 10,902 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 Ciavattone 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 | #135,593 | #146,495 | -8.0% |
| Count | 124 | 114 | -8.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ciavattone bearers went from 124 to 114 (-8.1% change). The surname moved down 10,902 positions in the national ranking, going from #135,593 to #146,495.
FAQ
Ciavattone surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ciavattone?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Ciavattone. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Ciavattone?
Ciavattone ranks #146,495 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 114 people with the surname Ciavattone. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), 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 Ciavattone.
Has Ciavattone become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ciavattone went from 124 recorded bearers to 114. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #135,593 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Ciavattone?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ciavattone, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). 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 Ciavattone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.0% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ciavattone appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.0%), Hispanic (4.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). 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 Ciavattone (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 Ciavattone mean?
An Italian surname potentially derived from the word "ciavatta" meaning a worn-out shoe or slipper. 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 Ciavattone (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 Ciavattone?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.