2000
#37,043
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 567
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.21
Very Rare Last name
Rescigno
An Italian surname derived from the phrase "re-signare" meaning "to re-sign" or "re-assign", likely relating to official duties or contracts.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 579 Americans carry the last name Rescigno. That puts it at #45,616 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.17 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 591,976 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rescigno 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
579
1 in 591,976
Census rank
#45,616
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
505
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 505 bearers of the surname Rescigno in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.17 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 45616th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rescigno, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rescigno
The surname Rescigno originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "rescinga," which means "rye field" or "rye meadow." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked in a rye field.
Rescigno is a relatively uncommon name, and its earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the 16th century in documents from the town of Avellino, located in the province of Avellino, Campania. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Giovanni Rescigno, born in 1543, who was a prominent landowner in the region.
In the 17th century, the name appeared in various historical records from the nearby town of Mercogliano, where a family of Rescignos was documented as owning several vineyards and olive groves. One notable member of this family was Gian Battista Rescigno, born in 1621, who served as a magistrate in the local court.
During the 18th century, the Rescigno name continued to be associated with the Campania region, particularly in the areas around Avellino and Mercogliano. In 1756, a man named Antonio Rescigno was recorded as a respected scholar and professor of philosophy at the University of Naples.
Moving into the 19th century, the Rescigno surname gained some prominence with the birth of Pasquale Rescigno in 1835. He was a renowned lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a pivotal role in the unification of Italy.
Another notable figure in the history of the Rescigno name was Giuseppe Rescigno, born in 1890. He was a celebrated opera conductor who worked with some of the most prestigious opera houses in Italy, including La Scala in Milan and the Teatro San Carlo in Naples.
Over the centuries, the Rescigno surname has remained closely associated with the Campania region of Italy, particularly the areas around Avellino and Mercogliano. While not an extremely common name, it has maintained a presence in Italian history and culture, with various individuals bearing the surname making significant contributions in various fields.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rescigno
Among Census respondents with the surname Rescigno, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Rescigno 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 Rescigno surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.1% · 460
- Hispanic or Latino3.8% · 19
- Two or more races3.4% · 17
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 5
- Black or African American0.4% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rescigno
Rescigno 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
#37,993
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 584
+17 bearers (+3.0%)
Per 100,000 0.20
Rank movement Down 950 places
2020
#45,616
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 505
-79 bearers (-13.5%)
Per 100,000 0.17
Rank movement Down 7,623 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #37,043 | 567 | 0.21 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #37,993 | 584 | 0.20 | +17 bearers (+3.0%) | Down 950 places |
| 2020 | #45,616 | 505 | 0.17 | -79 bearers (-13.5%) | Down 7,623 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 Rescigno 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 | #37,993 | #45,616 | -20.1% |
| Count | 584 | 505 | -13.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.20 | 0.17 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rescigno bearers went from 584 to 505 (-13.5% change). The surname moved down 7,623 positions in the national ranking, going from #37,993 to #45,616.
FAQ
Rescigno surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rescigno?
Name Census estimates that about 579 living Americans carry the surname Rescigno. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 591,976 residents.
How common is Rescigno?
Rescigno ranks #45,616 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.17 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 505 people with the surname Rescigno. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (579), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.17 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.17 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 Rescigno.
Has Rescigno become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rescigno went from 584 recorded bearers to 505. That is a decrease of 79 (-13.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #37,993 to #45,616.
What does the Census say about the background of Rescigno?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rescigno, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (3.4%). 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 Rescigno in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.1% (460 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rescigno appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.1%), Hispanic (3.8%), Two or More Races (3.4%). 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 Rescigno (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 Rescigno mean?
An Italian surname derived from the phrase "re-signare" meaning "to re-sign" or "re-assign", likely relating to official duties or contracts. 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 Rescigno (0.17 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 surname Rescigno?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.