2000
#112,967
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 144
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Scagliotti
An Italian surname referring to someone who worked with shingles or tiles.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 159 Americans carry the last name Scagliotti. That puts it at #128,411 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,155,688 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Scagliotti 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
159
1 in 2,155,688
Census rank
#128,411
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
139
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 139 bearers of the surname Scagliotti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 128411th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Scagliotti, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (1.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Scagliotti
The surname Scagliotti has its origins in Italy, originating in the northern regions of the country during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Italian word "scaglia," which means "scale" or "flake," often referring to fish scales or the scales of armor. This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with occupations related to fishing, metalworking, or the production of armor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Scagliotti can be found in the historic city of Genoa, where a family bearing this surname was documented in the 14th century. The Scagliotti family was known to be involved in maritime activities, further supporting the connection between the name and fishing or other seafaring trades.
During the 15th century, the Scagliotti name appears in records from the city of Turin, where a prominent branch of the family resided. In the 16th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Battista Scagliotti (1548-1627) was a renowned architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several important buildings in Turin and the surrounding areas.
Moving into the 17th century, the Scagliotti surname spread to other regions of Italy, including the island of Sicily. Francesco Scagliotti (1621-1698), a Sicilian nobleman and landowner, played a significant role in the development of agriculture and viticulture in the region during this time.
In the 18th century, the name Scagliotti gained further recognition with the birth of Carlo Scagliotti (1745-1823), a celebrated Italian painter and sculptor known for his works in the Neoclassical style. His artwork can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy, showcasing his remarkable talent and contribution to the arts.
Another noteworthy individual bearing the Scagliotti surname was Giuseppe Scagliotti (1785-1868), a prominent Italian jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge and professor of law at the University of Turin. His legal writings and teachings had a significant impact on the development of Italian jurisprudence during the 19th century.
Throughout the centuries, the Scagliotti name has been associated with various professions, from artisans and merchants to scholars and professionals, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have carried this surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Scagliotti
Among Census respondents with the surname Scagliotti, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (1.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Scagliotti 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 Scagliotti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.1% · 128
- Hispanic or Latino5.8% · 8
- Two or more races1.4% · 2
- Black or African American0.7% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Scagliotti
Scagliotti 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
#123,064
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 140
-4 bearers (-2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 10,097 places
2020
#128,411
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 139
-1 bearers (-0.7%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 5,347 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #112,967 | 144 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #123,064 | 140 | 0.05 | -4 bearers (-2.8%) | Down 10,097 places |
| 2020 | #128,411 | 139 | 0.05 | -1 bearers (-0.7%) | Down 5,347 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 Scagliotti 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 | #123,064 | #128,411 | -4.3% |
| Count | 140 | 139 | -0.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | -7.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Scagliotti bearers went from 140 to 139 (-0.7% change). The surname moved down 5,347 positions in the national ranking, going from #123,064 to #128,411.
FAQ
Scagliotti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Scagliotti?
Name Census estimates that about 159 living Americans carry the surname Scagliotti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,155,688 residents.
How common is Scagliotti?
Scagliotti ranks #128,411 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 139 people with the surname Scagliotti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (159), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Scagliotti.
Has Scagliotti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Scagliotti went from 140 recorded bearers to 139. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #123,064 to #128,411.
What does the Census say about the background of Scagliotti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Scagliotti, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (1.4%). 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 Scagliotti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.1% (128 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Scagliotti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.1%), Hispanic (5.8%), Two or More Races (1.4%). 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 Scagliotti (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 Scagliotti mean?
An Italian surname referring to someone who worked with shingles or tiles. 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 Scagliotti (0.05 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 last name Scagliotti?
Find out how common the surname Scagliotti is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.