2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Menolascino
An Italian surname potentially derived from a place name or occupation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Menolascino. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Menolascino 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Menolascino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Menolascino, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Menolascino
The surname MENOLASCINO originates from Italy, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Campania and Basilicata, where it was likely derived from a combination of the Italian words "meno" (meaning "less") and "lascino" (a diminutive form of "lascina," meaning "small bundle").
One of the earliest recorded instances of the MENOLASCINO name can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the town of Potenza, in the province of Basilicata. This document mentions a certain Girolamo MENOLASCINO, who was a local landowner and merchant.
During the Renaissance period, the MENOLASCINO name gained prominence in the city of Naples, where several notable individuals bore this surname. One such person was Antonio MENOLASCINO (1452-1519), a renowned architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in the city.
In the 17th century, a branch of the MENOLASCINO family established itself in the town of Amalfi, along the Amalfi Coast. One of the most famous members of this branch was Raffaele MENOLASCINO (1621-1692), a skilled navigator and explorer who captained several voyages to the Americas and the West Indies.
Another notable figure was Giacomo MENOLASCINO (1745-1813), a prominent lawyer and jurist from the town of Salerno. He was known for his expertise in canonical law and served as a legal advisor to the Archbishop of Salerno.
In the 19th century, the MENOLASCINO name gained recognition in the field of literature. Giuseppe MENOLASCINO (1819-1891), a poet and novelist from Naples, was celebrated for his works that captured the vibrant culture and traditions of his native city.
Throughout its history, the MENOLASCINO surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, from merchants and landowners to architects, navigators, lawyers, and literary figures. While its exact origins may be shrouded in the mists of time, the name has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Menolascino
Among Census respondents with the surname Menolascino, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Menolascino 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 Menolascino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.8% · 93
- Two or more races10.8% · 12
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.4% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Menolascino
Menolascino 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
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+5 bearers (+4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,104 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.7%) | Up 5,104 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 Menolascino 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 | #153,769 | #148,665 | 3.3% |
| Count | 106 | 111 | 4.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Menolascino bearers went from 106 to 111 (+4.7% change). The surname moved up 5,104 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #148,665.
FAQ
Menolascino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Menolascino?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Menolascino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Menolascino?
Menolascino ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Menolascino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Menolascino.
Has Menolascino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Menolascino went from 106 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 5 (+4.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Menolascino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Menolascino, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.4%). 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 Menolascino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.8% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Menolascino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.8%), Two or More Races (10.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (5.4%). 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 Menolascino (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 Menolascino mean?
An Italian surname potentially derived from a place name or occupation. 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 Menolascino (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 share the surname Menolascino?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.