2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Clarino
A surname derived from the Italian term for a type of trumpet or bugle.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Clarino. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Clarino 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Clarino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Clarino, the largest self-reported group is White at 52.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (34.5%) and Hispanic (5.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Clarino
The surname Clarino is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "clarino," which means "small trumpet" or "bugle." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a person who played a musical instrument, such as a trumpeter or bugler.
In the 13th century, the Clarino name was found in records from the region of Tuscany, particularly in the cities of Florence and Siena. It is possible that the name was initially adopted by a family or individual who resided in or near these areas.
One of the earliest known references to the Clarino surname can be found in a document from the Archivio di Stato di Firenze (State Archives of Florence) dated 1289. This record mentions a man named Guido Clarino, who was a resident of the city of Florence.
During the Renaissance period, the Clarino name gained prominence in Italy. In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Clarino (1420-1490) was a renowned painter and fresco artist from the city of Parma. His works can still be admired in various churches and buildings throughout Parma and surrounding areas.
Another individual of note was Tommaso Clarino (1570-1628), a Venetian composer and music theorist. He is best known for his treatise on music theory, "Il Clarino Armonico," published in 1622.
In the 17th century, the Clarino surname spread beyond Italy. Records show that a family with this name settled in the Spanish city of Barcelona. One of their descendants, Juan Clarino (1685-1754), was a prominent merchant and trader who established trade routes between Spain and the Americas.
In the 19th century, the Clarino name appeared in records from the United States. James Clarino (1825-1892), an Italian immigrant, became a successful businessman and landowner in the state of New York.
Throughout its history, the Clarino surname has been associated with various professions and occupations, including artists, musicians, merchants, and businesspeople. While its origins may be rooted in Italy, the name has since become dispersed across different regions and countries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Clarino
Among Census respondents with the surname Clarino, the largest self-reported group is White at 52.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (34.5%) and Hispanic (5.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Clarino 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 Clarino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White52.9% · 63
- Asian and Pacific Islander34.5% · 41
- Hispanic or Latino5.9% · 7
- Two or more races5.9% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Clarino
Clarino 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
+7 bearers (+6.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,353 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+4 bearers (+3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,353 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.5%) | Down 2,353 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.5%) | Up 1,353 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 Clarino 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 | #142,788 | 0.9% |
| Count | 115 | 119 | 3.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Clarino bearers went from 115 to 119 (+3.5% change). The surname moved up 1,353 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #142,788.
FAQ
Clarino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Clarino?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Clarino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Clarino?
Clarino ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Clarino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Clarino.
Has Clarino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Clarino went from 115 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 4 (+3.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #144,141 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Clarino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Clarino, the largest self-reported group is White at 52.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (34.5%) and Hispanic (5.9%). 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 Clarino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 52.9% (63 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Clarino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (52.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (34.5%), Hispanic (5.9%). 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 Clarino (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 Clarino mean?
A surname derived from the Italian term for a type of trumpet or bugle. 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 Clarino (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 Clarino?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.