2000
#114,166
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 142
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Racco
A surname likely of Italian origin, possibly derived from a nickname or place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Racco. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Racco 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Racco in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Racco, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.6%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Racco
The surname RACCO is believed to have originated in Italy, and can be traced back to the late medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Italian word "racca," which means a flock of sheep or goats. This suggests that the name may have been occupational in origin, referring to someone who worked as a shepherd or tended to flocks of animals.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the RACCO surname can be found in the Florentine archives from the 14th century, where a certain Guido Racco is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already in use in the region of Tuscany during that time period.
In the 15th century, there are records of a wealthy Genoese merchant named Andrea Racco, who was involved in the lucrative trade between Italy and the Ottoman Empire. This suggests that the name had spread to other parts of Italy by that point.
During the Renaissance era, a notable figure with the RACCO surname was the Italian painter and architect, Giovanni Battista Racco (1510-1587). He was born in Genoa and is known for his fresco work in churches and palaces throughout Italy.
In the 17th century, the name appeared in the form "Raccho" in some documents from the region of Calabria, possibly indicating a variation in spelling or pronunciation in that area.
One of the most famous individuals with the RACCO surname was the Italian opera composer and conductor, Edoardo Racco (1835-1912). He was born in Naples and is best known for his operas "La Sarta" and "Il Cavaliere di Corinto."
Another notable figure was the Italian journalist and political activist, Vincenzo Racco (1867-1941), who was born in Reggio Calabria and played a prominent role in the struggle for the unification of Italy.
While the RACCO surname is not as widespread as some other Italian surnames, it has a rich history that can be traced back to the late medieval period and has been associated with various occupations, artistic endeavors, and political movements throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Racco
Among Census respondents with the surname Racco, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.6%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Racco 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 Racco surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.3% · 108
- Hispanic or Latino6.6% · 8
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Racco
Racco 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
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
-17 bearers (-12.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 20,546 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-4 bearers (-3.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,597 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #114,166 | 142 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | -17 bearers (-12.0%) | Down 20,546 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.2%) | Down 6,597 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 Racco 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 | #134,712 | #141,309 | -4.9% |
| Count | 125 | 121 | -3.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Racco bearers went from 125 to 121 (-3.2% change). The surname moved down 6,597 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #141,309.
FAQ
Racco surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Racco?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Racco. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Racco?
Racco ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Racco. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Racco.
Has Racco become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Racco went from 125 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Racco?
Among Census respondents with the surname Racco, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.6%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Racco in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.3% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Racco appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.3%), Hispanic (6.6%), Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Racco (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 Racco mean?
A surname likely of Italian origin, possibly derived from a nickname or place name. 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 Racco (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 share the surname Racco?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.