2000
#129,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Maccioli
An Italian surname derived from a place-name or occupation, possibly referring to a cooper or maker of small wooden vessels.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Maccioli. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Maccioli 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Maccioli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Maccioli, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.6%) and Two or More Races (5.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Maccioli
The surname MACCIOLI is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the region of Tuscany during the Renaissance period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "maccio," which means "stain" or "blemish," potentially referring to an ancestor's physical characteristic or occupation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the MACCIOLI surname can be found in the archives of the city of Florence, where a merchant named Giovanni MACCIOLI was documented in the year 1472. This reference suggests that the family may have been involved in trade and commerce during that era.
In the 16th century, the MACCIOLI name appeared in several official records and documents in the town of Siena, indicating that the family had established a presence in that area as well. Among these records was a mention of a nobleman named Benedetto MACCIOLI, who served as a magistrate in the city in 1589.
The MACCIOLI surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Girolamo MACCIOLI, a renowned painter and fresco artist who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His works can still be admired in various churches and palaces across Tuscany.
Another prominent bearer of the MACCIOLI name was Francesco MACCIOLI, a celebrated architect who was active in the 17th century. He is credited with the design and construction of several significant buildings in Florence, including the Church of San Lorenzo and the Palazzo Corsini.
In the 18th century, the MACCIOLI family produced a respected scholar and historian named Lorenzo MACCIOLI. Born in 1712, he authored several important works on the history and culture of Tuscany, providing valuable insights into the region's past.
Pietro MACCIOLI, born in 1824, was a renowned botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of the flora and fauna of Italy. His extensive research and publications earned him recognition both within his home country and abroad.
The MACCIOLI surname has also been associated with various places and locations throughout Tuscany. For instance, the village of Maccioli, situated in the province of Siena, is believed to have derived its name from the family's presence in the area during the Middle Ages.
While the MACCIOLI surname may have experienced variations in spelling over the centuries, such as Maccioli or Macciolli, its Italian origins and ties to the Tuscan region have remained a consistent thread throughout its rich history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Maccioli
Among Census respondents with the surname Maccioli, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.6%) and Two or More Races (5.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Maccioli 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 Maccioli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.2% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino9.6% · 11
- Two or more races5.2% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Maccioli
Maccioli 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
#124,548
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 138
+17 bearers (+14.0%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 5,071 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-23 bearers (-16.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,209 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #129,619 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #124,548 | 138 | 0.05 | +17 bearers (+14.0%) | Up 5,071 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -23 bearers (-16.7%) | Down 21,209 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 Maccioli 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 | #124,548 | #145,757 | -17.0% |
| Count | 138 | 115 | -16.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -23.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Maccioli bearers went from 138 to 115 (-16.7% change). The surname moved down 21,209 positions in the national ranking, going from #124,548 to #145,757.
FAQ
Maccioli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Maccioli?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Maccioli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Maccioli?
Maccioli ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Maccioli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Maccioli.
Has Maccioli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Maccioli went from 138 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 23 (-16.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #124,548 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Maccioli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Maccioli, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.6%) and Two or More Races (5.2%). 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 Maccioli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.2% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Maccioli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.2%), Hispanic (9.6%), Two or More Races (5.2%). 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 Maccioli (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 Maccioli mean?
An Italian surname derived from a place-name or occupation, possibly referring to a cooper or maker of small wooden vessels. 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 Maccioli (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 Maccioli?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Maccioli, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.