2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Darconte
A surname possibly derived from the French "d'Arconti", indicating geographic origin or locational name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Darconte. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Darconte 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Darconte in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Darconte, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.7%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Darconte
The surname Darconte has its roots in Italy, specifically the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have originated in the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian words "di" meaning "of" and "arconte" which is a variation of the Greek word "archon" meaning "ruler" or "lord." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who held a position of authority or nobility.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Darconte can be found in a document from the city of Genoa, dated 1327. It mentions a certain "Guglielmo Darconte" who was a merchant and landowner in the region. Another notable early reference is in a manuscript from the city of Verona, dated 1451, which lists a "Girolamo Darconte" as a member of the local council.
In the 15th century, the Darconte family seemed to have gained prominence in the city of Milan. Records from that time mention a "Pietro Darconte" who served as a magistrate and advisor to the Visconti family, the ruling dukes of Milan. His son, "Gian Francesco Darconte," born in 1472, was a renowned scholar and poet who was part of the Renaissance humanist movement.
Over the centuries, the name Darconte has been spelled in various ways, such as "D'Arconte," "Darconta," and "Darcunti." These variations can be found in historical documents from different regions of northern Italy. In the 17th century, a branch of the family settled in the town of Bergamo, where they owned vineyards and estates. One of the most notable figures from this period was "Cesare Darconte," born in 1612, who was a respected jurist and author of several legal treatises.
Another prominent individual with the surname Darconte was "Lorenzo Darconte," born in 1785 in the city of Parma. He was a military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a general in the Kingdom of Italy under Napoleon. His bravery and leadership earned him several honors and decorations.
Although the surname Darconte is not as common today as it once was, it still holds a place in the history of Italy, particularly in the northern regions where it originated. The name's associations with nobility, scholarship, and military service serve as a testament to the family's legacy over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Darconte
Among Census respondents with the surname Darconte, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.7%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Darconte 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 Darconte surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.5% · 97
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.7% · 5
- Two or more races3.8% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Darconte
Darconte appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-6 bearers (-5.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,086 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.4%) | Down 5,086 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 Darconte 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 | #147,253 | #152,339 | -3.5% |
| Count | 112 | 106 | -5.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Darconte bearers went from 112 to 106 (-5.4% change). The surname moved down 5,086 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #152,339.
FAQ
Darconte surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Darconte?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Darconte. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Darconte?
Darconte ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Darconte. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Darconte.
Has Darconte become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Darconte went from 112 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Darconte?
Among Census respondents with the surname Darconte, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.7%) and Two or More Races (3.8%). 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 Darconte in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.5% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Darconte appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.7%), Two or More Races (3.8%). 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 Darconte (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 Darconte mean?
A surname possibly derived from the French "d'Arconti", indicating geographic origin or locational name. 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 Darconte (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 surname Darconte?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.