2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ficociello
A surname derived from the Italian word "fico," meaning fig tree.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Ficociello. 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 Ficociello 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 Ficociello 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 Ficociello, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ficociello
The surname Ficociello originated in Italy, with its earliest known roots dating back to the late medieval period. The name is believed to have derived from the Italian word "fico," meaning fig, and potentially "ciello," meaning little or small. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who cultivated or sold figs, or perhaps someone who lived near a fig tree or grove.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ficociello name can be found in the historical records of the city of Naples, where a family bearing this surname lived in the 14th century. The Ficociello family was among the many noble families residing in the region during this time, and they held influential positions within the local government and community.
In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Ficociello (1420-1487) was a renowned scholar and philosopher from Naples. He authored several works on theology and classical literature, which gained him recognition throughout Italy and beyond. His contributions to the intellectual circles of the Renaissance period cemented the Ficociello name in the annals of history.
During the 16th century, the Ficociello name appeared in several official documents and records from the Kingdom of Naples, indicating that the family had maintained their prominent status in the region. One such document from 1567 mentions a nobleman named Antonio Ficociello, who was involved in a legal dispute over land ownership.
In the 18th century, a famous painter named Raffaele Ficociello (1745-1812) achieved widespread acclaim for his exquisite landscapes and portraiture. Born in Naples, his works were highly sought after by aristocratic patrons and can still be found in various art collections throughout Italy and Europe.
Another notable individual with the Ficociello surname was Giuseppe Ficociello (1829-1901), a Italian military officer who served in the Risorgimento, the unification movement that led to the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861. He played a significant role in several key battles and was later recognized for his bravery and leadership.
While the Ficociello name has its origins in Italy, particularly in the region of Naples, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and migration patterns. However, its historical roots and connections to the Italian Renaissance and the noble families of Naples remain an integral part of its legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ficociello
Among Census respondents with the surname Ficociello, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Ficociello 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 Ficociello surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.1% · 106
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.4% · 4
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ficociello
Ficociello 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
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,470 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+7 bearers (+6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,465 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 10,470 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.3%) | Up 4,465 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 Ficociello 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 | #142,788 | 3.0% |
| Count | 112 | 119 | 6.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ficociello bearers went from 112 to 119 (+6.3% change). The surname moved up 4,465 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #142,788.
FAQ
Ficociello surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ficociello?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Ficociello. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Ficociello?
Ficociello 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 Ficociello. 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 Ficociello.
Has Ficociello become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ficociello went from 112 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 7 (+6.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #147,253 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Ficociello?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ficociello, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%). 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 Ficociello in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.1% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ficociello appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.1%), Hispanic (3.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%). 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 Ficociello (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 Ficociello mean?
A surname derived from the Italian word "fico," meaning fig tree. 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 Ficociello (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 are called Ficociello?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how common the surname Ficociello is at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.