2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Fuscellaro
A locational surname indicating a person from the Italian town of Fuscello.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Fuscellaro. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fuscellaro 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Fuscellaro in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fuscellaro, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fuscellaro
The surname Fuscellaro is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the regions of Calabria and Sicily. The name is derived from the Italian word "fusco," meaning "dark" or "brown," suggesting a possible connection to an individual's physical appearance or complexion.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 15th-century Sicilian manuscript, the "Libro delle Gabelle di Palermo," which mentions a certain Antonino Fuscellaro who was a merchant in the city of Palermo. This document provides valuable insight into the historical presence of the surname in Sicily during that period.
In the 16th century, the name Fuscellaro appeared in several ecclesiastical records in Calabria, indicating that individuals bearing this surname held religious positions within the Catholic Church. One notable figure was Padre Giuseppe Fuscellaro, a Franciscan friar born in Reggio Calabria in 1542, who was renowned for his scholarly works on theology and philosophy.
The name Fuscellaro has also been linked to certain place names in southern Italy, such as the town of Fuscaldo in the province of Cosenza, Calabria. It is possible that the surname originated from this location or that individuals from this area adopted the name as a reference to their place of origin.
During the 17th century, the Fuscellaro family gained prominence in the city of Naples, where they were involved in various professions, including law and commerce. One notable figure from this era was Girolamo Fuscellaro, born in 1621, who was a renowned jurist and served as a legal advisor to the Spanish viceroy of Naples.
In the 19th century, the Fuscellaro surname gained international recognition with the birth of Vincenzo Fuscellaro (1823-1903), a renowned Italian painter and sculptor. His works, which often depicted scenes from Italian folklore and rural life, can be found in various museums and galleries across Italy and Europe.
Throughout history, the Fuscellaro surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, ranging from merchants and religious figures to artists and legal scholars. While the name may have evolved in its spelling over time, its origins remain firmly rooted in the southern Italian regions of Calabria and Sicily, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of these areas.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fuscellaro
Among Census respondents with the surname Fuscellaro, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Fuscellaro 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 Fuscellaro surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.9% · 112
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fuscellaro
Fuscellaro 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
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+9 bearers (+8.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,941 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.3%) | Up 6,941 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 Fuscellaro 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 | #150,452 | #143,511 | 4.6% |
| Count | 109 | 118 | 8.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fuscellaro bearers went from 109 to 118 (+8.3% change). The surname moved up 6,941 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #143,511.
FAQ
Fuscellaro surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fuscellaro?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Fuscellaro. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Fuscellaro?
Fuscellaro ranks #143,511 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 118 people with the surname Fuscellaro. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), 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 Fuscellaro.
Has Fuscellaro become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fuscellaro went from 109 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 9 (+8.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Fuscellaro?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fuscellaro, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Fuscellaro in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.9% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fuscellaro appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.9%), Hispanic (1.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Fuscellaro (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 Fuscellaro mean?
A locational surname indicating a person from the Italian town of Fuscello. 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 Fuscellaro (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 Americans have the surname Fuscellaro?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.