2000
#83,618
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 209
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.08
Very Rare Last name
Cuccurullo
A nickname originating from an Italian word for owl or great horned owl.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 279 Americans carry the last name Cuccurullo. That puts it at #83,373 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,228,510 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cuccurullo 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
279
1 in 1,228,510
Census rank
#83,373
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
243
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 243 bearers of the surname Cuccurullo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 83373rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cuccurullo, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cuccurullo
The surname Cuccurullo is of Italian origin, specifically from the regions of Naples and Calabria in southern Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "cucuzzolo," which means the top or summit of a mountain or hill. This suggests that the name may have originated with families who lived in mountainous or hilly areas.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cuccurullo can be found in the Catasto Onciario, a historical tax record from the Kingdom of Naples in the 16th century. The name appears in various spellings, including Cucurullo, Cuccurullo, and Cucurulli, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.
In the 18th century, the name Cuccurullo is mentioned in the records of the Archivio di Stato di Napoli, an archive containing historical documents from the Kingdom of Naples. These records provide insight into the lives and activities of individuals bearing this surname during that time period.
Notable individuals with the surname Cuccurullo include:
1. Francesco Cuccurullo (1785-1849), an Italian painter and artist known for his religious works and portraits.
2. Vincenzo Cuccurullo (1832-1901), an Italian composer and conductor who contributed to the development of Neapolitan song.
3. Maria Cuccurullo (1876-1960), an Italian-American activist and advocate for women's rights in New York City.
4. Giuseppe Cuccurullo (1905-1985), an Italian architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Naples.
5. Gennaro Cuccurullo (1920-1998), an Italian-American businessman and philanthropist who established the Cuccurullo Foundation in New York.
While the surname Cuccurullo is not as common as some other Italian surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries. The name's origins in the mountainous regions of southern Italy reflect the diverse geography and cultural heritage of the Italian peninsula.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cuccurullo
Among Census respondents with the surname Cuccurullo, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Cuccurullo 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 Cuccurullo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.5% · 220
- Hispanic or Latino5.3% · 13
- Two or more races3.7% · 9
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cuccurullo
Cuccurullo 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
#76,029
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 253
+44 bearers (+21.1%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Up 7,589 places
2020
#83,373
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 243
-10 bearers (-4.0%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Down 7,344 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #83,618 | 209 | 0.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #76,029 | 253 | 0.09 | +44 bearers (+21.1%) | Up 7,589 places |
| 2020 | #83,373 | 243 | 0.08 | -10 bearers (-4.0%) | Down 7,344 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 Cuccurullo 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 | #76,029 | #83,373 | -9.7% |
| Count | 253 | 243 | -4.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.09 | 0.08 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cuccurullo bearers went from 253 to 243 (-4.0% change). The surname moved down 7,344 positions in the national ranking, going from #76,029 to #83,373.
FAQ
Cuccurullo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cuccurullo?
Name Census estimates that about 279 living Americans carry the surname Cuccurullo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,228,510 residents.
How common is Cuccurullo?
Cuccurullo ranks #83,373 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.08 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 243 people with the surname Cuccurullo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (279), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.08 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.08 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 Cuccurullo.
Has Cuccurullo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cuccurullo went from 253 recorded bearers to 243. That is a decrease of 10 (-4.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #76,029 to #83,373.
What does the Census say about the background of Cuccurullo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cuccurullo, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and Two or More Races (3.7%). 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 Cuccurullo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.5% (220 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cuccurullo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.5%), Hispanic (5.3%), Two or More Races (3.7%). 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 Cuccurullo (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 Cuccurullo mean?
A nickname originating from an Italian word for owl or great horned owl. 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 Cuccurullo (0.08 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 last name Cuccurullo?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Cuccurullo on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.