2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Decarmine
An Italian surname derived from the Latin name "Carminus," meaning "red" or "crimson."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 112 Americans carry the last name Decarmine. That puts it at #156,269 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,060,307 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Decarmine 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
112
1 in 3,060,307
Census rank
#156,269
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
98
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 98 bearers of the surname Decarmine in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156269th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Decarmine, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.8%. The next largest groups are Black (8.2%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Decarmine
The surname DECARMINE originates from Italy, with its earliest known records dating back to the 13th century in the regions of Calabria and Campania. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "carmine," which means crimson or deep red, likely referring to a person's physical appearance or occupation.
One of the earliest documented instances of the DECARMINE surname can be found in a 1286 census record from the town of Cosenza in Calabria, where a family bearing this name is listed among the local residents. In the 14th century, the name appears in several historical documents from the city of Naples, suggesting its presence in the Campania region.
In the 15th century, a notable figure named Gian Battista DECARMINE (1420-1487) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Salerno. His family's wealth and influence contributed to the spread of the surname throughout the region.
Another significant individual was Francesco DECARMINE (1567-1631), a renowned painter from Naples who specialized in religious works. His masterpieces can be found adorning the walls of several churches in the city, including the Basilica of Santa Chiara.
During the 17th century, the DECARMINE surname gained prominence in the field of medicine with the birth of Vincenzo DECARMINE (1628-1698), a respected physician and scholar who authored several treatises on the treatment of various illnesses.
In the 18th century, the name DECARMINE appears in historical records from the city of Palermo in Sicily, indicating the migration of some family members to the island. One notable figure from this period was Antonio DECARMINE (1745-1819), a prominent lawyer and judge who served in the highest courts of the Sicilian legal system.
As the centuries progressed, the DECARMINE surname continued to spread throughout Italy and beyond, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields, including the arts, sciences, and politics.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Decarmine
Among Census respondents with the surname Decarmine, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.8%. The next largest groups are Black (8.2%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Decarmine 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 Decarmine surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.8% · 86
- Black or African American8.2% · 8
- Two or more races3.1% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Decarmine
Decarmine 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
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+2 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,758 places
2020
#156,269
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 98
-8 bearers (-7.5%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 2,500 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.9%) | Down 7,758 places |
| 2020 | #156,269 | 98 | 0.03 | -8 bearers (-7.5%) | Down 2,500 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 Decarmine 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 | #153,769 | #156,269 | -1.6% |
| Count | 106 | 98 | -7.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -18.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Decarmine bearers went from 106 to 98 (-7.5% change). The surname moved down 2,500 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #156,269.
FAQ
Decarmine surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Decarmine?
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the surname Decarmine. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,060,307 residents.
How common is Decarmine?
Decarmine ranks #156,269 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 98 people with the surname Decarmine. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (112), 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 Decarmine.
Has Decarmine become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Decarmine went from 106 recorded bearers to 98. That is a decrease of 8 (-7.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #153,769 to #156,269.
What does the Census say about the background of Decarmine?
Among Census respondents with the surname Decarmine, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.8%. The next largest groups are Black (8.2%) and Two or More Races (3.1%). 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 Decarmine in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.8% (86 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Decarmine appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.8%), Black (8.2%), Two or More Races (3.1%). 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 Decarmine (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 Decarmine mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Latin name "Carminus," meaning "red" or "crimson." 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 Decarmine (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 Americans have the surname Decarmine?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.