2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Narcisco
A surname derived from the Spanish form of the name "Narcissus", from Greek mythology.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 114 Americans carry the last name Narcisco. That puts it at #156,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,006,617 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Narcisco 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
114
1 in 3,006,617
Census rank
#156,005
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
99
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 99 bearers of the surname Narcisco in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Narcisco, the largest self-reported group is White at 47.5%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (33.3%) and Hispanic (11.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Narcisco
The surname Narcisco has its origins in Italy, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin name "Narcissus," which itself stems from the Greek word "narkissos," meaning daffodil or narcissus flower.
In ancient Greek mythology, Narcissus was a young man known for his exceptional beauty, who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water. This tragic tale of vanity and self-absorption has been the subject of numerous artistic works throughout history, including the famous painting by Caravaggio titled "Narcissus" (1594-1596).
The Narcisco surname is most commonly found in the regions of Campania, Lazio, and Sicily in southern Italy, suggesting that it may have originated in one of these areas. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name appear in medieval Italian documents and records, such as the "Codice Diplomatico Barese" from the 11th century.
One notable bearer of the Narcisco surname was Narciso Monturiol (1819-1885), a Spanish inventor and pioneer in the field of submarine technology. He designed and built the first successful submarine, the Ictíneo, which was launched in Barcelona in 1859. Monturiol's innovative work paved the way for modern submarine development and earned him a place in history.
Another prominent figure with the Narcisco surname was Narciso Yepes (1927-1997), a renowned Spanish classical guitarist and composer. He was widely regarded as one of the finest guitarists of the 20th century and made significant contributions to the repertoire of guitar music through his compositions and transcriptions.
In the realm of literature, Narciso Campero (1847-1923) was a Bolivian novelist and diplomat who served as the president of Bolivia from 1880 to 1884. His novel "Emisario Amor" (1899) is considered a classic of Bolivian literature and explores themes of love, honor, and sacrifice.
The surname Narcisco has also been associated with various place names throughout Italy, such as Narciso di Bergamo, a small town in the northern region of Lombardy. Additionally, variations in spelling, such as Narcisso and Narcissi, have been observed in historical records and documents.
While the Narcisco surname may not be as widely known as some other Italian surnames, it carries a rich history and cultural significance, rooted in ancient mythology and the vibrant traditions of the Italian peninsula.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Narcisco
Among Census respondents with the surname Narcisco, the largest self-reported group is White at 47.5%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (33.3%) and Hispanic (11.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Narcisco 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 Narcisco surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White47.5% · 47
- American Indian and Alaska Native33.3% · 33
- Hispanic or Latino11.1% · 11
- Asian and Pacific Islander7.1% · 7
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Narcisco
Narcisco 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
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-13 bearers (-10.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 22,403 places
2020
#156,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 99
-7 bearers (-6.6%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 2,236 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-10.9%) | Down 22,403 places |
| 2020 | #156,005 | 99 | 0.03 | -7 bearers (-6.6%) | Down 2,236 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 Narcisco 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 | #156,005 | -1.5% |
| Count | 106 | 99 | -6.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -17.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Narcisco bearers went from 106 to 99 (-6.6% change). The surname moved down 2,236 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #156,005.
FAQ
Narcisco surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Narcisco?
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the surname Narcisco. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,006,617 residents.
How common is Narcisco?
Narcisco ranks #156,005 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 99 people with the surname Narcisco. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (114), 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 Narcisco.
Has Narcisco become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Narcisco went from 106 recorded bearers to 99. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #153,769 to #156,005.
What does the Census say about the background of Narcisco?
Among Census respondents with the surname Narcisco, the largest self-reported group is White at 47.5%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (33.3%) and Hispanic (11.1%). 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 Narcisco in the 2020 Census, accounting for 47.5% (47 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Narcisco appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (47.5%), American Indian/Alaska Native (33.3%), Hispanic (11.1%). 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 Narcisco (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 Narcisco mean?
A surname derived from the Spanish form of the name "Narcissus", from Greek mythology. 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 Narcisco (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 Americans have the surname Narcisco?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.