2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Pomilio
An Italian surname possibly derived from the Italian word "pomilio" meaning small apple tree.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Pomilio. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pomilio 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Pomilio in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pomilio, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.3%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Pomilio
The surname Pomilio has its origins in Italy, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "pomum," meaning apple or fruit. This connection suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals involved in the cultivation or trade of apples and other fruits.
In its earliest recorded forms, the name appeared as Pomilio, Pomili, or Pomili in various Italian regions, particularly in the southern regions of Campania and Calabria. These variations in spelling were not uncommon during the medieval period, as standardized spellings were not yet established.
One of the earliest documented references to the name Pomilio can be found in the historical records of the city of Naples, where a family with this surname is mentioned in the 14th century. This indicates that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname Pomilio. One such figure was Francesco Pomilio (1520-1592), an Italian Renaissance painter known for his religious works and frescoes adorning various churches in Naples and its surrounding areas.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Giovan Battista Pomilio (1678-1744), an Italian architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Naples, including the Palazzo Reale and the Royal Palace of Caserta.
In the 19th century, Giuseppe Pomilio (1825-1901) gained recognition as an Italian philosopher and educator. He was a proponent of the Hegelian idealist philosophy and served as a professor at various universities in Italy.
The name Pomilio has also been associated with certain place names in Italy. For instance, the town of Pomilio Nuovo in the province of Napoli likely derived its name from a family or individuals bearing the surname Pomilio who may have resided or held significant influence in the area.
While the surname Pomilio is not among the most common Italian surnames, it has maintained a presence throughout the country's history, particularly in the southern regions. Its origins and historical references reflect a connection to the agricultural and cultural heritage of Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pomilio
Among Census respondents with the surname Pomilio, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.3%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Pomilio 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 Pomilio surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.9% · 105
- Two or more races5.3% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pomilio
Pomilio 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
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-7 bearers (-6.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,791 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+6 bearers (+5.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,407 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 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-6.1%) | Down 16,791 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.6%) | Up 5,407 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 Pomilio 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 | #152,628 | #147,221 | 3.5% |
| Count | 107 | 113 | 5.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Pomilio bearers went from 107 to 113 (+5.6% change). The surname moved up 5,407 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #147,221.
FAQ
Pomilio surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pomilio?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Pomilio. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Pomilio?
Pomilio ranks #147,221 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 113 people with the surname Pomilio. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), 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 Pomilio.
Has Pomilio become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Pomilio went from 107 recorded bearers to 113. That is an increase of 6 (+5.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Pomilio?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pomilio, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.3%) and Hispanic (0.9%). 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 Pomilio in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.9% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pomilio appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.9%), Two or More Races (5.3%), Hispanic (0.9%). 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 Pomilio (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 Pomilio mean?
An Italian surname possibly derived from the Italian word "pomilio" meaning small apple tree. 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 Pomilio (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 have the last name Pomilio?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Pomilio, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.