2000
#125,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Conicelli
An Italian surname derived from the Latin word "conicus," meaning "conical" or "cone-shaped."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Conicelli. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Conicelli 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Conicelli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Conicelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Conicelli
The surname Conicelli originates from Italy, where it first appeared in the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "conica," which means "conical" or "cone-shaped." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a conical-shaped hill or mountain.
The earliest known record of the name Conicelli dates back to 1285, when a Giovanni Conicelli was mentioned in a document from the town of San Gimignano in Tuscany, Italy. The name was also found in other parts of Tuscany, such as Florence and Siena, during the 14th and 15th centuries.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Conicelli was Bartolomeo Conicelli, a renowned painter from Florence who lived between 1460 and 1520. He was known for his religious paintings and frescoes, many of which can still be seen in churches throughout Tuscany.
In the 17th century, a Conicelli family settled in the city of Naples, where they became prominent merchants and landowners. One member of this family, Antonio Conicelli (1620-1678), was a successful banker and financier who helped fund the construction of several churches and public buildings in Naples.
Another notable person with the surname Conicelli was Vincenzo Conicelli (1745-1819), an Italian architect from Verona who designed several notable buildings in his hometown, including the Teatro Filarmonico and the Palazzo Erbisti.
In the 19th century, a branch of the Conicelli family emigrated to Argentina, where they established themselves as ranchers and landowners. One of the most prominent members of this family was Juan Conicelli (1825-1890), who owned vast tracts of land in the province of Buenos Aires and was known for his innovative farming techniques.
The name Conicelli has also been found in other parts of Europe, such as France and Spain, where it likely originated from Italian immigrants who settled in these countries. However, the name remains most closely associated with its Italian roots and the regions of Tuscany and Naples.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Conicelli
Among Census respondents with the surname Conicelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Conicelli 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 Conicelli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.0% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Conicelli
Conicelli 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
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-7 bearers (-5.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,518 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-17 bearers (-14.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 14,598 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #125,639 | 126 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.6%) | Down 14,518 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -17 bearers (-14.3%) | Down 14,598 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 Conicelli 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 | #140,157 | #154,755 | -10.4% |
| Count | 119 | 102 | -14.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Conicelli bearers went from 119 to 102 (-14.3% change). The surname moved down 14,598 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #154,755.
FAQ
Conicelli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Conicelli?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Conicelli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Conicelli?
Conicelli ranks #154,755 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 102 people with the surname Conicelli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), 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 Conicelli.
Has Conicelli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Conicelli went from 119 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 17 (-14.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Conicelli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Conicelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (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 Conicelli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.0% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Conicelli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.0%), Hispanic (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 Conicelli (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 Conicelli mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Latin word "conicus," meaning "conical" or "cone-shaped." 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 Conicelli (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 many people have the surname Conicelli?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.