2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Moscardini
An Italian surname referring to a small fly or insect.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Moscardini. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Moscardini 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
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Moscardini in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Moscardini, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Moscardini
The surname MOSCARDINI originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "moscardino," which refers to a small insect or bug. This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname or occupational name for someone who worked with insects, such as a beekeeper or entomologist.
The earliest known records of the MOSCARDINI surname date back to the 13th century in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the city of Florence. It is possible that the name was initially associated with a specific family or individual from this area who earned a living through beekeeping or other insect-related occupations.
In the 14th century, historical documents mention a nobleman named Giacomo MOSCARDINI, who was a prominent merchant and banker in Florence. He was known for his involvement in the city's politics and his influential role in the financial affairs of the time.
During the Renaissance period, the MOSCARDINI name gained further recognition with the birth of Ludovico MOSCARDINI (1452-1521), a renowned Italian poet and scholar. He was celebrated for his literary works and his contributions to the intellectual circles of the time.
In the 17th century, records show a branch of the MOSCARDINI family residing in the city of Siena, where they owned several vineyards and were involved in the wine trade. One notable figure from this era was Pietro MOSCARDINI (1610-1678), a skilled vintner and winemaker whose wines were highly regarded among the nobility.
Another prominent individual with the MOSCARDINI surname was Giovanni MOSCARDINI (1723-1793), a renowned architect and engineer from Venice. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and structures in the city, including the famous Rialto Bridge.
Throughout history, the MOSCARDINI name has been associated with various professions and occupations, ranging from merchants and bankers to poets, scholars, winemakers, and architects. While the name originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Moscardini
Among Census respondents with the surname Moscardini, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Moscardini 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 Moscardini surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.1% · 88
- Two or more races6.9% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.0% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Moscardini
Moscardini 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
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
+2 bearers (+2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 7,906 places
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 1,964 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | +2 bearers (+2.0%) | Down 7,906 places |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Up 1,964 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 Moscardini 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 | #157,234 | #155,270 | 1.2% |
| Count | 103 | 101 | -1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 12.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Moscardini bearers went from 103 to 101 (-1.9% change). The surname moved up 1,964 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #155,270.
FAQ
Moscardini surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Moscardini?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Moscardini. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Moscardini?
Moscardini ranks #155,270 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 101 people with the surname Moscardini. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), 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 Moscardini.
Has Moscardini become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Moscardini went from 103 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Moscardini?
Among Census respondents with the surname Moscardini, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.0%). 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 Moscardini in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.1% (88 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Moscardini appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.1%), Two or More Races (6.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.0%). 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 Moscardini (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 Moscardini mean?
An Italian surname referring to a small fly or insect. 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 Moscardini (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 have the last name Moscardini?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Moscardini, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.