2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Notargiacomo
An Italian occupational surname referring to one who notarized documents or deeds.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Notargiacomo. 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 Notargiacomo 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 Notargiacomo 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 Notargiacomo, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Notargiacomo
The surname NOTARGIACOMO originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to have roots in the southern regions of the country, particularly in the areas around Naples and Calabria. The name itself is thought to be derived from a combination of the Italian words "notaro" and "giacomo," which translate to "notary" and "James," respectively.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the NOTARGIACOMO surname can be found in a document from the 14th century, which mentions a certain Guglielmo NOTARGIACOMO, who was a notary in the city of Naples. This suggests that the name may have originated as a occupational surname, given to those who worked as notaries or scribes.
In the 15th century, there are records of a family bearing the NOTARGIACOMO name residing in the town of Cosenza, in the region of Calabria. This family is believed to have played a significant role in the local community, with some members serving as government officials and landowners.
One notable figure bearing the NOTARGIACOMO surname was Francesco NOTARGIACOMO, who lived in the 16th century and was a prominent lawyer and scholar in Naples. He is known for his contributions to the field of law and his writings on legal theory.
Another individual of historical significance was Giovan Battista NOTARGIACOMO, born in 1602 in the town of Reggio Calabria. He was a renowned painter and fresco artist, known for his works in churches and palaces throughout southern Italy.
In the 18th century, a member of the NOTARGIACOMO family, Antonio NOTARGIACOMO (1726-1798), gained recognition as a composer and musician. He served as the music director for several prominent churches in Naples and composed numerous sacred works.
Throughout history, the NOTARGIACOMO surname has been associated with various places in southern Italy, including towns and villages that bear similar names, such as Notargiacomo di Montalto Uffugo and Notargiacomo di Corigliano Calabro.
While the NOTARGIACOMO surname is not as widespread as some other Italian surnames, it has left its mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of Italy, particularly in the southern regions where it originated and flourished.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Notargiacomo
Among Census respondents with the surname Notargiacomo, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Notargiacomo 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 Notargiacomo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.4% · 93
- Hispanic or Latino5.8% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Notargiacomo
Notargiacomo 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
+9 bearers (+7.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 612 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 | #135,837 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+7.9%) | Down 612 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 Notargiacomo 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 Notargiacomo 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
Notargiacomo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Notargiacomo?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Notargiacomo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Notargiacomo?
Notargiacomo 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 Notargiacomo. 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 Notargiacomo.
Has Notargiacomo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Notargiacomo 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 Notargiacomo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Notargiacomo, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). 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 Notargiacomo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.4% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Notargiacomo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.4%), Hispanic (5.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). 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 Notargiacomo (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 Notargiacomo mean?
An Italian occupational surname referring to one who notarized documents or deeds. 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 Notargiacomo (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 common is the surname Notargiacomo?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Notargiacomo on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.