2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Magarro
An Italian surname meaning "of foreign descent" or "outsider."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Magarro. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Magarro 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Magarro in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Magarro, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 38.4%. The next largest groups are White (28.6%) and Hispanic (24.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Magarro
The surname Magarro is of Italian origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated in the region of Campania, specifically in the provinces of Naples and Salerno.
One theory suggests that the name Magarro is derived from the Latin word "maceria," which means "wall" or "enclosure." This could indicate that the earliest bearers of this surname lived near or were associated with a significant wall or fortification.
Another possibility is that the name Magarro is a variation of the Italian word "mago," meaning "magician" or "sorcerer." This could point to an ancestor who practiced occult arts or was known for their mystical abilities.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Magarro can be found in historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries in the Kingdom of Naples. One notable example is Nicola Magarro, a merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Salerno during the late 1300s.
In the 15th century, the name Magarro appeared in the town of Acerra, near Naples. Records from this period mention a family of artisans and craftsmen bearing this surname, suggesting their involvement in the local trade guilds.
Fast-forwarding to the 17th century, a prominent figure named Giovanni Battista Magarro (1592-1672) was a celebrated painter and fresco artist from Naples. His works can still be admired in various churches and palaces throughout the Campania region.
Another noteworthy individual was Antonio Magarro (1718-1788), a renowned philosopher and educator from the town of Avellino. He authored several influential treatises on ethics and the nature of human existence.
In the 19th century, the Magarro family produced a respected jurist named Vincenzo Magarro (1832-1908). He served as a judge in the Supreme Court of Cassation, the highest court of appeal in Italy.
While the surname Magarro has its roots in southern Italy, it has since spread to other regions and countries through migration patterns over the centuries. However, its origins can be traced back to the historic territories of the Kingdom of Naples and the surrounding areas.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Magarro
Among Census respondents with the surname Magarro, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 38.4%. The next largest groups are White (28.6%) and Hispanic (24.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Magarro 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 Magarro surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander38.4% · 43
- White28.6% · 32
- Hispanic or Latino24.1% · 27
- Two or more races8.9% · 10
Timeline
Historical Census data for Magarro
Magarro 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
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-6 bearers (-5.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,814 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.1%) | Down 6,814 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 Magarro 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 | #141,140 | #147,954 | -4.8% |
| Count | 118 | 112 | -5.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Magarro bearers went from 118 to 112 (-5.1% change). The surname moved down 6,814 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #147,954.
FAQ
Magarro surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Magarro?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Magarro. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Magarro?
Magarro ranks #147,954 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 112 people with the surname Magarro. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), 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 Magarro.
Has Magarro become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Magarro went from 118 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Magarro?
Among Census respondents with the surname Magarro, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 38.4%. The next largest groups are White (28.6%) and Hispanic (24.1%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Magarro in the 2020 Census, accounting for 38.4% (43 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Magarro appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (38.4%), White (28.6%), Hispanic (24.1%). 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 Magarro (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 Magarro mean?
An Italian surname meaning "of foreign descent" or "outsider." 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 Magarro (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 Magarro?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Magarro at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.