2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Rossiello
An Italian surname derived from the Italian word "rosso" meaning red or reddish.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Rossiello. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rossiello 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Rossiello in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rossiello, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rossiello
The surname Rossiello originates from Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "rosso," meaning red, potentially referring to an individual's red hair color or complexion. Alternatively, it could also be linked to the Italian word "rossello," which means reddish or a diminutive form of the color red.
The earliest recorded instances of the Rossiello name can be traced back to historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries in regions such as Campania, Basilicata, and Calabria, located in southern Italy. Some of these records include mentions of individuals bearing the Rossiello surname in legal contracts, property deeds, and local census records.
One notable historical figure with the Rossiello surname was Giovanni Rossiello, a prominent jurist and legal scholar born in Naples in the late 15th century. He authored several influential treatises on Roman law and served as a legal advisor to the Kingdom of Naples during the Renaissance period.
Another individual of note was Tommaso Rossiello, a skilled architect and engineer from Salerno, who lived in the 16th century. He was responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in the region, including the Church of San Giorgio in Salerno, which showcased his exceptional architectural talents.
In the 17th century, records indicate the presence of a wealthy merchant family named Rossiello in the city of Reggio Calabria. Their trading ventures extended throughout the Mediterranean, and they played a significant role in the economic development of the region.
During the 18th century, a renowned painter named Antonio Rossiello gained recognition for his masterful works depicting religious scenes and landscapes. He was born in Potenza in 1715 and spent much of his career in Naples, where his art was highly celebrated by patrons and collectors alike.
Another notable figure was Giuseppe Rossiello, a military commander who served in the Napoleonic Wars of the early 19th century. He rose through the ranks and participated in several significant battles, earning himself a reputation for bravery and strategic acumen.
The Rossiello surname has also been associated with various place names throughout southern Italy, such as the town of Rossiello in the province of Cosenza, and the village of Rossello in the province of Salerno. These locations may have influenced the surname's development or served as the original birthplaces of individuals bearing the name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rossiello
Among Census respondents with the surname Rossiello, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Rossiello 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 Rossiello surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.5% · 110
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rossiello
Rossiello 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
#132,206
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
+13 bearers (+11.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,723 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-14 bearers (-10.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,289 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #132,206 | 128 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+11.3%) | Up 2,723 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-10.9%) | Down 14,289 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 Rossiello 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 | #132,206 | #146,495 | -10.8% |
| Count | 128 | 114 | -10.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rossiello bearers went from 128 to 114 (-10.9% change). The surname moved down 14,289 positions in the national ranking, going from #132,206 to #146,495.
FAQ
Rossiello surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rossiello?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Rossiello. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Rossiello?
Rossiello ranks #146,495 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 114 people with the surname Rossiello. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), 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 Rossiello.
Has Rossiello become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rossiello went from 128 recorded bearers to 114. That is a decrease of 14 (-10.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #132,206 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Rossiello?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rossiello, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%). 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 Rossiello in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.5% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rossiello appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.5%), Hispanic (3.5%). 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 Rossiello (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 Rossiello mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Italian word "rosso" meaning red or reddish. 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 Rossiello (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 Rossiello?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.