2000
#31,563
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 693
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.26
Very Rare Last name
Scaduto
An Italian surname meaning "expired" or "overdue".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 808 Americans carry the last name Scaduto. That puts it at #34,583 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.24 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 424,201 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Scaduto 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
808
1 in 424,201
Census rank
#34,583
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
705
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 705 bearers of the surname Scaduto in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.24 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 34583rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Scaduto, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Scaduto
The surname Scaduto is of Italian origin, derived from the southern regions of Sicily and Calabria. It dates back to the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name likely stems from the Italian word "scaduto," meaning "expired" or "past due," suggesting that the original bearer may have been someone who missed a deadline or payment.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Scaduto can be found in a document from the city of Palermo, Sicily, dated 1327. This document mentions a landowner named Giovanni Scaduto, who was involved in a property dispute. Another early record comes from the town of Reggio Calabria in 1412, where a man named Matteo Scaduto is listed as a merchant.
In the 15th century, the name appears in several records from the city of Messina, Sicily. One notable individual was Antonello Scaduto, a lawyer and judge who lived from 1435 to 1502. He was known for his expertise in civil and canon law and served as a magistrate in the city's court system.
During the 16th century, the name Scaduto can be found in various parts of Sicily and Calabria. One prominent figure was Vincenzo Scaduto, a Sicilian nobleman who lived from 1525 to 1597. He was a landowner and influential figure in the town of Noto, where he served as a local administrator and participated in municipal affairs.
In the 17th century, the name Scaduto gained some prominence in the field of literature. Francesco Scaduto, born in 1623 in Catania, Sicily, was a renowned poet and writer. He published several collections of poetry and was celebrated for his lyrical and romantic verses.
Another notable individual was Giuseppe Scaduto, a Sicilian architect who lived from 1678 to 1752. He was responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in the cities of Palermo and Trapani, contributing significantly to the architectural landscape of the region.
In the 19th century, the name Scaduto continued to be present in various parts of Italy. One notable figure was Gaetano Scaduto, a lawyer and politician who lived from 1829 to 1905. He was a passionate advocate for democracy and played an active role in the Risorgimento movement, which led to the unification of Italy.
Overall, the surname Scaduto has a rich history rooted in the southern regions of Italy, particularly Sicily and Calabria. While originally associated with legal and administrative roles, it has also been linked to literature, architecture, and political activism throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Scaduto
Among Census respondents with the surname Scaduto, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Scaduto 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 Scaduto surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.2% · 636
- Hispanic or Latino5.1% · 36
- Two or more races3.5% · 25
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 4
- Black or African American0.4% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Scaduto
Scaduto 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
#32,236
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 715
+22 bearers (+3.2%)
Per 100,000 0.24
Rank movement Down 673 places
2020
#34,583
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 705
-10 bearers (-1.4%)
Per 100,000 0.24
Rank movement Down 2,347 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #31,563 | 693 | 0.26 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #32,236 | 715 | 0.24 | +22 bearers (+3.2%) | Down 673 places |
| 2020 | #34,583 | 705 | 0.24 | -10 bearers (-1.4%) | Down 2,347 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 Scaduto 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 | #32,236 | #34,583 | -7.3% |
| Count | 715 | 705 | -1.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.24 | 0.24 | -1.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Scaduto bearers went from 715 to 705 (-1.4% change). The surname moved down 2,347 positions in the national ranking, going from #32,236 to #34,583.
FAQ
Scaduto surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Scaduto?
Name Census estimates that about 808 living Americans carry the surname Scaduto. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 424,201 residents.
How common is Scaduto?
Scaduto ranks #34,583 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.24 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 705 people with the surname Scaduto. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (808), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.24 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.24 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 Scaduto.
Has Scaduto become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Scaduto went from 715 recorded bearers to 705. That is a decrease of 10 (-1.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #32,236 to #34,583.
What does the Census say about the background of Scaduto?
Among Census respondents with the surname Scaduto, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Two or More Races (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 Scaduto in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.2% (636 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Scaduto appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.2%), Hispanic (5.1%), Two or More Races (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 Scaduto (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 Scaduto mean?
An Italian surname meaning "expired" or "overdue". 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 Scaduto (0.24 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 common is the surname Scaduto?
If you just want to know how many people are called Scaduto, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.