2000
#109,915
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 149
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Corvello
Italian surname meaning "Little Crow".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Corvello. 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 Corvello 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 Corvello 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 Corvello, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Corvello
The surname CORVELLO originates from Italy, with its earliest known roots dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have emerged from the Latin word "corvus," meaning "raven" or "crow," likely referring to an occupation or physical characteristic associated with these birds.
CORVELLO is thought to have first appeared in regions of southern Italy, particularly in the areas around Naples and Salerno. Historical records suggest that the name may have been derived from a nickname or a place name connected to the presence of ravens or crows in a specific location.
One of the earliest documented references to the CORVELLO surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the Cava de' Tirreni region in Campania, dating back to the 11th century. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the area during that time.
In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the CORVELLO surname was Matteo Corvello, a scholarly monk from the Benedictine abbey of Montecassino. His writings and works have been preserved in various manuscripts and provide insights into the intellectual and religious life of that era.
During the Renaissance period, the CORVELLO name gained prominence in the city of Naples, with several notable individuals emerging from this lineage. One such figure was Pietro Corvello (1490-1562), a renowned jurist and legal scholar who authored several influential treatises on Neapolitan law.
Another individual of historical significance was Girolamo Corvello (1547-1619), a celebrated architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several iconic structures in Naples, including the Palazzo Reale and the Certosa di San Martino.
In the 18th century, the CORVELLO family produced a distinguished composer and musician, Niccolò Corvello (1705-1776). His works, including operas and sacred music, were highly regarded and performed throughout Italy during his lifetime.
Throughout its long history, the CORVELLO surname has been associated with various place names and alternative spellings, such as Corvella, Corvello, and Corvelli, reflecting regional variations and linguistic changes over time.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Corvello
Among Census respondents with the surname Corvello, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Corvello 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 Corvello surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.1% · 106
- Hispanic or Latino7.6% · 9
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Corvello
Corvello 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
#127,494
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 134
-15 bearers (-10.1%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 17,579 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-15 bearers (-11.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,294 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #109,915 | 149 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #127,494 | 134 | 0.05 | -15 bearers (-10.1%) | Down 17,579 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -15 bearers (-11.2%) | Down 15,294 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 Corvello 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 | #127,494 | #142,788 | -12.0% |
| Count | 134 | 119 | -11.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Corvello bearers went from 134 to 119 (-11.2% change). The surname moved down 15,294 positions in the national ranking, going from #127,494 to #142,788.
FAQ
Corvello surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Corvello?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Corvello. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Corvello?
Corvello 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 Corvello. 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 Corvello.
Has Corvello become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Corvello went from 134 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 15 (-11.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #127,494 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Corvello?
Among Census respondents with the surname Corvello, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%) 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 Corvello in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.1% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Corvello appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.1%), Hispanic (7.6%), 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 Corvello (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 Corvello mean?
Italian surname meaning "Little Crow". 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 Corvello (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 Americans have the surname Corvello?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.