2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Minchello
An Italian surname possibly derived from a diminutive form of the name Michael.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Minchello. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Minchello 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Minchello in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Minchello, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.6%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Minchello
The surname Minchello has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Puglia. It likely emerged during the medieval period, between the 11th and 13th centuries. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "minchia," which refers to the male reproductive organ, suggesting a potential connection to fertility or virility.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Minchello can be found in a 13th-century document from the city of Bari, in the Puglia region. The document mentions a certain "Goffredo Minchello," who was involved in a land dispute. This suggests that the name was already established in the area during that time.
In the 15th century, the name appeared in the records of the town of Calitri, located in the province of Avellino, Campania. A man named "Nicola Minchello" was listed as a landowner in a tax registry from 1472. This indicates that the name had spread to other parts of southern Italy by that point.
While not as prominent as some other Italian surnames, the Minchello name has been carried by several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Pietro Minchello, a 16th-century painter from Naples who specialized in religious works and frescoes. His most famous work is the fresco adorning the apse of the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Carinola, completed in 1568.
Another individual of note was Giacomo Minchello, a 17th-century architect and engineer from Bari. He was responsible for the design and construction of several fortifications and military structures in the region, including the defensive walls of the town of Monopoli.
In the 18th century, a man named Antonio Minchello gained recognition as a skilled luthier, or maker of stringed instruments, in the city of Naples. His violins and cellos were highly prized for their craftsmanship and tonal quality.
Moving into the 19th century, Maria Minchello, born in 1832 in the town of Salerno, Campania, became known for her philanthropic work and advocacy for women's education. She founded a school for underprivileged girls and worked tirelessly to promote literacy and empowerment for women in her community.
Finally, in the 20th century, the name Minchello was carried by Vincenzo Minchello, a prominent lawyer and judge from Bari. He served on the Supreme Court of Cassation, Italy's highest court of appeal, from 1958 until his retirement in 1975.
While the Minchello surname may not be among the most widespread in Italy, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, from the arts and architecture to education and the law.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Minchello
Among Census respondents with the surname Minchello, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.6%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Minchello 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 Minchello surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.0% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino10.6% · 12
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Minchello
Minchello 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
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+3 bearers (+2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,174 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.7%) | Up 2,174 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 Minchello 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 | #149,395 | #147,221 | 1.5% |
| Count | 110 | 113 | 2.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Minchello bearers went from 110 to 113 (+2.7% change). The surname moved up 2,174 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #147,221.
FAQ
Minchello surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Minchello?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Minchello. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Minchello?
Minchello ranks #147,221 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 113 people with the surname Minchello. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), 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 Minchello.
Has Minchello become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Minchello went from 110 recorded bearers to 113. That is an increase of 3 (+2.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Minchello?
Among Census respondents with the surname Minchello, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.6%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Minchello in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.0% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Minchello appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.0%), Hispanic (10.6%), Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Minchello (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 Minchello mean?
An Italian surname possibly derived from a diminutive form of the name Michael. 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 Minchello (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 Minchello?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Minchello, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.