2000
#132,259
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ciraldo
An Italian surname derived from the personal name Gerard or Gherardo.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Ciraldo. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ciraldo 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Ciraldo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ciraldo, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ciraldo
The surname Ciraldo is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the regions of Calabria and Sicily. This surname is believed to have derived from the medieval Italian personal name "Ciraldo" or "Ciraldus," which itself originated from the Germanic name "Gerald" or "Gerhard."
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Ciraldo can be found in the Sicilian archives from the 13th century, where it appears as "Ciraldus." This suggests that the name was already established in the region during that time. Some historical records also indicate that the name was present in the town of Reggio Calabria, located in the south of the Italian peninsula, as early as the 14th century.
In the 15th century, a notable figure named Antonello Ciraldo was born in Reggio Calabria around 1430. He was a renowned painter and sculptor, known for his contributions to the Renaissance art movement in Italy. Another individual with the surname Ciraldo was Girolamo Ciraldo, a philosopher and mathematician who lived in the late 16th century and authored several works on mathematics and astrology.
During the 17th century, the name Ciraldo appeared in various records in the southern Italian regions, including in the town of Cosenza in Calabria. One notable individual from this period was Giuseppe Ciraldo, born in 1620, who was a respected jurist and legal scholar.
In the 18th century, the surname Ciraldo continued to be present in the southern regions of Italy. A notable figure from this time was Domenico Ciraldo, born in 1735 in Reggio Calabria. He was a prominent philosopher and writer, known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy.
As the centuries progressed, individuals with the surname Ciraldo migrated to other parts of Italy and beyond, carrying the name with them. The name has also undergone various spelling variations over time, such as Ciraldi, Ciraldelli, and Ciraldini, reflecting regional differences and linguistic adaptations.
Overall, the surname Ciraldo has a rich history and heritage rooted in the southern Italian regions, particularly Calabria and Sicily. Its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, and it has been associated with notable figures in various fields, including art, philosophy, mathematics, and law.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ciraldo
Among Census respondents with the surname Ciraldo, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Ciraldo 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 Ciraldo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.0% · 109
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 4
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ciraldo
Ciraldo 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
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-8 bearers (-6.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 17,136 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+6 bearers (+5.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,367 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #132,259 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.8%) | Down 17,136 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.5%) | Up 4,367 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 Ciraldo 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 | #149,395 | #145,028 | 2.9% |
| Count | 110 | 116 | 5.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ciraldo bearers went from 110 to 116 (+5.5% change). The surname moved up 4,367 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #145,028.
FAQ
Ciraldo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ciraldo?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Ciraldo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Ciraldo?
Ciraldo ranks #145,028 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 116 people with the surname Ciraldo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), 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 Ciraldo.
Has Ciraldo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ciraldo went from 110 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 6 (+5.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Ciraldo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ciraldo, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Ciraldo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.0% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ciraldo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.0%), Hispanic (3.4%), Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Ciraldo (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 Ciraldo mean?
An Italian surname derived from the personal name Gerard or Gherardo. 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 Ciraldo (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 Ciraldo?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.