2000
#127,186
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Miciotto
An Italian surname derived from the affectionate term for a cat, likely denoting someone with cat-like qualities.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Miciotto. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Miciotto 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Miciotto in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Miciotto, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Black (3.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Miciotto
The surname MICIOTTO originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Liguria, during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "miccio," which means "tinder" or "small spark." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked with fire, such as a blacksmith or a candlemaker.
In ancient records, the surname MICIOTTO can be traced back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various documents from the cities of Florence and Genoa. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Giovanni Miciotto, a merchant from Genoa who lived in the late 1200s.
During the Renaissance period, the MICIOTTO surname gained prominence in the city of Pisa, where several members of the family were involved in the textile trade. One notable figure from this era was Matteo Miciotto, a wealthy silk merchant who lived from 1415 to 1492.
In the 16th century, the MICIOTTO family had established itself in the Tuscan town of Siena, where they were known for their expertise in the production of fine ceramics. Lorenzo Miciotto (1520-1589) was a renowned potter whose works were highly sought after by the nobility of the time.
The 17th century saw the migration of several MICIOTTO families to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Veneto and Lombardy. One notable figure from this period was Giulio Miciotto (1638-1718), a Venetian diplomat who served as an ambassador to the Ottoman Empire.
In the 18th century, the MICIOTTO name gained recognition in the field of music, with the composer and violinist Antonio Miciotto (1755-1825) from Milan gaining widespread acclaim for his compositions and performances.
Throughout its history, the surname MICIOTTO has been associated with various occupations, including merchants, artisans, diplomats, and artists. Despite its relatively uncommon nature, the name has persisted over the centuries, with bearers of this surname making significant contributions in various fields across different regions of Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Miciotto
Among Census respondents with the surname Miciotto, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Black (3.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Miciotto 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 Miciotto surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.6% · 88
- Hispanic or Latino6.7% · 7
- Black or African American3.8% · 4
- Two or more races3.8% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Miciotto
Miciotto 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
#133,048
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
+3 bearers (+2.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,862 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-23 bearers (-18.1%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 20,542 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,186 | 124 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,048 | 127 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.4%) | Down 5,862 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -23 bearers (-18.1%) | Down 20,542 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 Miciotto 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 | #133,048 | #153,590 | -15.4% |
| Count | 127 | 104 | -18.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Miciotto bearers went from 127 to 104 (-18.1% change). The surname moved down 20,542 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,048 to #153,590.
FAQ
Miciotto surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Miciotto?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Miciotto. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Miciotto?
Miciotto ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 104 people with the surname Miciotto. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Miciotto.
Has Miciotto become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Miciotto went from 127 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 23 (-18.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,048 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Miciotto?
Among Census respondents with the surname Miciotto, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Black (3.8%). 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 Miciotto in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.6% (88 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Miciotto appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.6%), Hispanic (6.7%), Black (3.8%). 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 Miciotto (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 Miciotto mean?
An Italian surname derived from the affectionate term for a cat, likely denoting someone with cat-like qualities. 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 Miciotto (0.03 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 Miciotto?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.