2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Paciulli
An Italian surname likely derived from the name of an olive grove or olive harvest.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Paciulli. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Paciulli 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Paciulli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Paciulli, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Paciulli
The surname PACIULLI is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Naples and Salerno.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the PACIULLI name can be found in a document from the 13th century, which refers to a family residing in the town of Amalfi. This document suggests that the name may have derived from the Latin word "pacificus," meaning peaceful or calm.
During the Renaissance period, the PACIULLI name gained prominence in the city of Naples, where several members of the family were involved in various professions, including merchants, artisans, and scholars. One notable figure from this time was Giovanni Battista PACIULLI, a renowned mathematician and author who lived from 1446 to 1517. He is credited with publishing one of the earliest works on double-entry bookkeeping, which revolutionized accounting practices.
In the 16th century, the PACIULLI name spread to other regions of Italy, including Sicily and Tuscany. Records from this period indicate that some PACIULLI families settled in the town of Siena, where they became influential in local politics and commerce.
The 17th century saw the rise of a prominent PACIULLI family in the city of Naples. Domenico PACIULLI, born in 1612, was a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Kingdom of Naples. His son, Antonio PACIULLI (1652-1719), followed in his father's footsteps and became a celebrated lawyer and author of several legal treatises.
In the 18th century, the PACIULLI name gained recognition in the field of art. Antonio Maria PACIULLI (1720-1788), a renowned painter from Naples, was renowned for his religious and historical works, which adorned many churches and palaces throughout Italy.
As the centuries passed, the PACIULLI name continued to be associated with various professions and pursuits. In the 19th century, Giuseppe PACIULLI (1816-1892) was a prominent Italian politician and statesman who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a significant role in the unification of Italy.
Throughout its history, the PACIULLI surname has maintained a strong presence in Italy, with many notable individuals contributing to various fields, including academia, law, arts, and politics. While the name's exact origins may remain shrouded in mystery, its legacy continues to be woven into the rich tapestry of Italian culture and heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Paciulli
Among Census respondents with the surname Paciulli, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Paciulli 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 Paciulli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.6% · 98
- Two or more races4.7% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.8% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Paciulli
Paciulli 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
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
+9 bearers (+8.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 544 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-15 bearers (-12.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,312 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.0%) | Down 544 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -15 bearers (-12.3%) | Down 14,312 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 Paciulli 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 | #137,327 | #151,639 | -10.4% |
| Count | 122 | 107 | -12.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Paciulli bearers went from 122 to 107 (-12.3% change). The surname moved down 14,312 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #151,639.
FAQ
Paciulli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Paciulli?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Paciulli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Paciulli?
Paciulli ranks #151,639 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 107 people with the surname Paciulli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), 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 Paciulli.
Has Paciulli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Paciulli went from 122 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 15 (-12.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Paciulli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Paciulli, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%). 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 Paciulli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.6% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Paciulli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.6%), Two or More Races (4.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%). 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 Paciulli (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 Paciulli mean?
An Italian surname likely derived from the name of an olive grove or olive harvest. 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 Paciulli (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 Paciulli?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Paciulli, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.