2000
#119,644
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 134
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Curasi
A surname of Italian origin potentially derived from the Latin name "Curius".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Curasi. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Curasi 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Curasi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Curasi, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.8%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Curasi
The surname Curasi is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to Sicily during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the town of Curasi, located in the province of Enna, in the heart of the island. The name is thought to have evolved from the Latin word "cura," meaning "care" or "watchfulness," suggesting that the earliest bearers of the name may have been individuals entrusted with important responsibilities or positions of authority.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Curasi can be found in a document from the 13th century, where a nobleman named Giovanni Curasi was mentioned as a landowner in the region of Enna. This document provides evidence of the name's existence and regional association during that time period.
In the 15th century, historical records mention a prominent figure named Pietro Curasi, who served as a respected jurist and advisor to the Sicilian court. His reputation and influence earned him a place in the annals of Sicilian history, further solidifying the name's presence on the island.
Interestingly, the name Curasi also appears in some ancient manuscripts from the nearby island of Malta, indicating a potential connection or migration of individuals bearing the name between the two islands during the Middle Ages.
Among the notable individuals with the surname Curasi throughout history, one can mention:
1. Guglielmo Curasi (1620-1692), a renowned Sicilian architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Palermo and other cities.
2. Maria Curasi (1782-1859), a celebrated opera singer from Naples who performed in the leading theaters of Europe during the early 19th century.
3. Antonio Curasi (1890-1957), a prominent Italian sculptor and painter, known for his monumental works and portraiture.
4. Vincenzo Curasi (1921-2003), a respected Italian jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Supreme Court of Cassation.
5. Adriana Curasi (born 1965), a contemporary Italian writer and poet, whose works explore themes of identity, migration, and cultural heritage.
While the surname Curasi may not be as widespread as some other Italian names, its enduring presence throughout the centuries reflects the rich history and cultural significance of this ancient Sicilian lineage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Curasi
Among Census respondents with the surname Curasi, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.8%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Curasi 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 Curasi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White81.7% · 89
- Hispanic or Latino13.8% · 15
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Curasi
Curasi 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
#124,548
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 138
+4 bearers (+3.0%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 4,904 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-29 bearers (-21.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 25,657 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #119,644 | 134 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #124,548 | 138 | 0.05 | +4 bearers (+3.0%) | Down 4,904 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -29 bearers (-21.0%) | Down 25,657 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 Curasi 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 | #124,548 | #150,205 | -20.6% |
| Count | 138 | 109 | -21.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -27.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Curasi bearers went from 138 to 109 (-21.0% change). The surname moved down 25,657 positions in the national ranking, going from #124,548 to #150,205.
FAQ
Curasi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Curasi?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Curasi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Curasi?
Curasi ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Curasi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Curasi.
Has Curasi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Curasi went from 138 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 29 (-21.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #124,548 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Curasi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Curasi, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.8%) and Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Curasi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.7% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Curasi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (81.7%), Hispanic (13.8%), Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Curasi (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 Curasi mean?
A surname of Italian origin potentially derived from the Latin name "Curius". 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 Curasi (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 have the last name Curasi?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Curasi, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.