2000
#118,236
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 136
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Folcarelli
A surname derived from an Italian place name possibly meaning "from Vulcan" or "from the forge".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Folcarelli. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Folcarelli 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Folcarelli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Folcarelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Black (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Folcarelli
The surname Folcarelli is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the region of Tuscany during the medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from the Latin word "fulcrum," meaning "support" or "prop," suggesting a possible occupation or location association for the family's ancestors.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Folcarelli name can be found in the archives of the city of Florence, where a merchant named Giovanni Folcarelli is mentioned in a trade document dated 1347. This document provides evidence of the family's presence in the bustling commercial hub of Tuscany during the Renaissance era.
In the 15th century, the Folcarelli name appeared in the historic tax records of the town of Arezzo, located in eastern Tuscany. These records shed light on the family's financial standing and their involvement in local affairs during that time.
A notable figure bearing the Folcarelli surname was Bartolomeo Folcarelli, a renowned architect and sculptor who lived from 1508 to 1573. His most celebrated work is the ornate façade of the Basilica di San Petronio in Bologna, a testament to his artistic prowess and contribution to the Italian Renaissance.
In the 17th century, a branch of the Folcarelli family settled in the city of Siena, where they established themselves as respected vintners. The Folcarelli vineyards and wine cellars were renowned for producing some of the finest Chianti Classico wines of the region.
Another prominent individual with the Folcarelli surname was Girolamo Folcarelli, a Catholic priest and theologian who lived from 1630 to 1697. He was recognized for his scholarly works on religious philosophy and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time.
As the Folcarelli name spread across Italy, it also found its way into other regions and countries through migration and intermarriage. In the 19th century, a Folcarelli family is recorded as having settled in the Swiss canton of Ticino, where they became successful merchants and traders.
Throughout its history, the Folcarelli surname has been associated with various professions and endeavors, from artisans and merchants to scholars and clergy members. While its exact origins may be shrouded in the mists of time, the name's enduring presence in historical records bears witness to the family's rich heritage and their contributions to the cultural tapestry of Italy and beyond.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Folcarelli
Among Census respondents with the surname Folcarelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Black (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Folcarelli 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 Folcarelli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.7% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino6.8% · 8
- Black or African American2.6% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Folcarelli
Folcarelli 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
#133,863
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
-10 bearers (-7.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,627 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-9 bearers (-7.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,407 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #118,236 | 136 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,863 | 126 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-7.4%) | Down 15,627 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.1%) | Down 10,407 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 Folcarelli 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 | #133,863 | #144,270 | -7.8% |
| Count | 126 | 117 | -7.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Folcarelli bearers went from 126 to 117 (-7.1% change). The surname moved down 10,407 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,863 to #144,270.
FAQ
Folcarelli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Folcarelli?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Folcarelli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Folcarelli?
Folcarelli ranks #144,270 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 117 people with the surname Folcarelli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), 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 Folcarelli.
Has Folcarelli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Folcarelli went from 126 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 9 (-7.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,863 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Folcarelli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Folcarelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Black (2.6%). 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 Folcarelli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.7% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Folcarelli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.7%), Hispanic (6.8%), Black (2.6%). 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 Folcarelli (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 Folcarelli mean?
A surname derived from an Italian place name possibly meaning "from Vulcan" or "from the forge". 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 Folcarelli (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 common is the surname Folcarelli?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how common the surname Folcarelli is at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.