2000
#129,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Mammola
An Italian surname possibly derived from the word "mamma" meaning mother or grandmother.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Mammola. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mammola 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Mammola in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mammola, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mammola
The surname Mammola originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Calabria, located in the southern part of the country. It can be traced back to the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "mammola," which means "violet" or "pansy," suggesting a possible connection to a place or region known for the abundance of these flowers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Mammola can be found in a document from the 16th century, where it appears in the form "Mammula." This variation in spelling was common during that time period, as standardized spelling conventions were not yet established.
In the 17th century, the Mammola name appeared in several local records and manuscripts, indicating that the family had established roots in various towns and villages across Calabria. One notable mention is found in the archives of the town of Reggio Calabria, where a certain Giovanni Mammola is listed as a landowner in the year 1632.
As the centuries passed, the Mammola surname spread beyond the borders of Calabria, with family members migrating to other regions of Italy and even abroad. In the 18th century, a Francesco Mammola (1712-1789) was a prominent architect and engineer who worked on several important projects in Naples.
Another notable figure was Antonio Mammola (1832-1901), a lawyer and politician from Calabria who served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the late 19th century. He was a vocal advocate for the rights of the southern regions of Italy and played a role in the unification of the country.
During the 19th and early 20th centuries, many Italians with the surname Mammola immigrated to the Americas, particularly to the United States and Argentina. One such immigrant was Giuseppe Mammola (1870-1945), who settled in New York City and became a successful businessman in the garment industry.
In more recent times, the name Mammola has been associated with various fields, including literature and academia. For example, Gaetano Mammola (1901-1976) was an Italian writer and poet who published several collections of poetry and prose works.
Overall, the surname Mammola has a rich history that spans several centuries and is deeply rooted in the culture and traditions of the Calabria region of Italy. It has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, leaving a lasting impact on the communities they have been a part of.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mammola
Among Census respondents with the surname Mammola, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Mammola 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 Mammola surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.4% · 106
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mammola
Mammola 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
#129,047
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
+11 bearers (+9.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 572 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-22 bearers (-16.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 20,399 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 | #129,047 | 132 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+9.1%) | Up 572 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -22 bearers (-16.7%) | Down 20,399 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 Mammola 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 | #129,047 | #149,446 | -15.8% |
| Count | 132 | 110 | -16.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mammola bearers went from 132 to 110 (-16.7% change). The surname moved down 20,399 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,047 to #149,446.
FAQ
Mammola surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mammola?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Mammola. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Mammola?
Mammola ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Mammola. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Mammola.
Has Mammola become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mammola went from 132 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 22 (-16.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #129,047 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Mammola?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mammola, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%) and Hispanic (0.9%). 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 Mammola in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.4% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mammola appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%), Hispanic (0.9%). 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 Mammola (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 Mammola mean?
An Italian surname possibly derived from the word "mamma" meaning mother or grandmother. 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 Mammola (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 have the surname Mammola?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.