2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Mustachio
An Italian or Spanish surname likely derived from the Italian word "mustacchio" meaning mustache or whiskers.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Mustachio. 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 Mustachio 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 Mustachio 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 Mustachio, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mustachio
The surname MUSTACHIO is believed to have originated in Italy during the late medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "mustacchio," which means "mustache" in English. This suggests that the name was likely given as a descriptive nickname to someone who had a particularly prominent or distinctive mustache.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MUSTACHIO can be found in the Florentine census records of the 14th century. In these records, there is a mention of a family with the surname MUSTACHIO residing in the city of Florence.
During the Renaissance era, the name MUSTACHIO appeared in various Italian literary works and historical documents. One notable example is the mention of a Venetian merchant named Giovanni MUSTACHIO in the writings of the famous playwright and poet, William Shakespeare.
In the 16th century, a prominent Italian artist named Giulio MUSTACHIO gained recognition for his intricate fresco paintings adorning the walls of several churches in Rome. He was born in 1527 and died in 1598.
Another historical figure with the surname MUSTACHIO was Pietro MUSTACHIO, a renowned Italian architect who lived during the 17th century. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and structures in the city of Naples, including the Palazzo MUSTACHIO, which still stands today.
In the 18th century, a military leader named Antonio MUSTACHIO played a significant role in the Napoleonic Wars. He served as a general in the Italian army and fought alongside Napoleon's forces in several battles across Europe.
During the 19th century, a famous Italian opera composer named Giuseppe MUSTACHIO gained widespread acclaim for his operatic works, which were performed in prestigious venues across Italy and Europe. He was born in 1815 and died in 1892.
While the surname MUSTACHIO originated in Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, its roots and historical significance can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, where it first emerged as a descriptive nickname during the medieval and Renaissance periods.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mustachio
Among Census respondents with the surname Mustachio, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Mustachio 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 Mustachio surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.2% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino3.8% · 4
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mustachio
Mustachio 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
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
+23 bearers (+23.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 13,987 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-19 bearers (-15.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 17,141 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | +23 bearers (+23.0%) | Up 13,987 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -19 bearers (-15.4%) | Down 17,141 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 Mustachio 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 | #136,449 | #153,590 | -12.6% |
| Count | 123 | 104 | -15.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mustachio bearers went from 123 to 104 (-15.4% change). The surname moved down 17,141 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #153,590.
FAQ
Mustachio surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mustachio?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Mustachio. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Mustachio?
Mustachio 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 Mustachio. 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 Mustachio.
Has Mustachio become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mustachio went from 123 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 19 (-15.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Mustachio?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mustachio, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Black (1.0%). 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 Mustachio in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mustachio appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.2%), Hispanic (3.8%), Black (1.0%). 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 Mustachio (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 Mustachio mean?
An Italian or Spanish surname likely derived from the Italian word "mustacchio" meaning mustache or whiskers. 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 Mustachio (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 are called Mustachio?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Mustachio on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.