2000
#130,443
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Roscigno
An Italian surname likely derived from the town of Roscigno in Campania.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Roscigno. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Roscigno 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Roscigno in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Roscigno, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Roscigno
The surname Roscigno originated in the southern Italian region of Campania, specifically in the town of Roscigno, located in the province of Salerno. The name can be traced back to the Middle Ages, around the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "roscidus," meaning "dewy" or "moist," reflecting the region's humid climate and lush vegetation.
In the 14th century, the name Roscigno appeared in various historical records and documents related to the area. One notable mention is in the "Catalogus Baronum," a medieval manuscript that listed the feudal barons and their fiefs in the Kingdom of Sicily and parts of southern Italy.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Roscigno dates back to 1326, when a certain Giovanni Roscigno was mentioned in a legal document from the town of Roscigno. Over the centuries, variations in spelling emerged, such as Roscignuolo, Roscignollo, and Roscignolo, reflecting the evolution of the Italian language.
Among the notable individuals bearing the surname Roscigno throughout history are:
1. Antonio Roscigno (1555-1623), an Italian painter and architect from Naples, known for his works in churches and palaces of the city.
2. Gaetano Roscigno (1770-1846), an Italian composer and music teacher, renowned for his contributions to sacred music and his role in the Neapolitan conservatory system.
3. Michele Roscigno (1820-1892), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Italian Parliament during the 19th century.
4. Salvatore Roscigno (1876-1954), an Italian-American sculptor and artist, known for his works in bronze and marble, many of which can be found in public spaces across the United States.
5. Vincenzo Roscigno (1901-1988), an Italian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the Archbishop of Conza and Campagna from 1960 to 1977.
While the surname Roscigno has its roots in the town of the same name in Campania, over time, it has spread to various parts of Italy and beyond, carried by those who migrated from the region. The name continues to hold a strong connection to its historical and geographical origins, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of southern Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Roscigno
Among Census respondents with the surname Roscigno, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Roscigno 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 Roscigno surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.5% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Roscigno
Roscigno 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
+5 bearers (+4.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,269 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-15 bearers (-12.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,734 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #130,443 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.2%) | Down 4,269 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -15 bearers (-12.0%) | Down 14,734 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 Roscigno 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 | #149,446 | -10.9% |
| Count | 125 | 110 | -12.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Roscigno bearers went from 125 to 110 (-12.0% change). The surname moved down 14,734 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #149,446.
FAQ
Roscigno surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Roscigno?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Roscigno. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Roscigno?
Roscigno ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Roscigno. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Roscigno.
Has Roscigno become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Roscigno went from 125 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 15 (-12.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Roscigno?
Among Census respondents with the surname Roscigno, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Roscigno in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.5% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Roscigno appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.5%), Hispanic (2.7%), Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Roscigno (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 Roscigno mean?
An Italian surname likely derived from the town of Roscigno in Campania. 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 Roscigno (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 surname Roscigno?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.