2010
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Scapellato
An Italian occupational surname meaning "uncapped" or "uncovered", possibly referring to someone without a hat or head covering.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Scapellato. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Scapellato 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Scapellato in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Scapellato, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.7%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Scapellato
The surname Scapellato originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Calabria. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "scapellatus," which means "bald" or "bare-headed." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname given to someone who was bald or had a distinctive hairstyle.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Scapellato can be found in a document from the 16th century, where a certain Girolamo Scapellato was mentioned as a resident of the town of Sorrento, near Naples. This document provides valuable insight into the geographical origins of the surname and its early usage.
In the 17th century, the name appears in various records from the town of Cosenza, located in the region of Calabria. During this period, a family of landowners and merchants bearing the Scapellato surname gained prominence in the area, owning several estates and participating in local affairs.
Historically, the Scapellato surname has been associated with several notable individuals. One such figure was Marcello Scapellato (1590-1667), a renowned painter from Naples who specialized in religious and mythological works. His paintings can be found in numerous churches and galleries across Italy.
Another prominent individual was Vincenzo Scapellato (1721-1798), a philosopher and theologian from Cosenza, Calabria. He authored several influential works on moral philosophy and ethics, which gained recognition throughout Italy during the Enlightenment period.
In the 19th century, Giuseppe Scapellato (1835-1901) was a prominent Italian politician and lawyer from Campania. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in legal reform efforts during the early years of the unified Italian state.
Furthermore, the Scapellato surname can be found in historical records from other parts of Italy, such as Sicily and Lazio, suggesting that the name may have spread to different regions over time.
While the exact origins of the Scapellato surname may be shrouded in the mists of time, its presence in various regions of Italy and its association with notable individuals throughout history have contributed to its enduring legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Scapellato
Among Census respondents with the surname Scapellato, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.7%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Scapellato 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 Scapellato surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.8% · 109
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Scapellato
Scapellato appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-7 bearers (-5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,430 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.7%) | Down 8,430 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 Scapellato 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 | #137,327 | #145,757 | -6.1% |
| Count | 122 | 115 | -5.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Scapellato bearers went from 122 to 115 (-5.7% change). The surname moved down 8,430 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #145,757.
FAQ
Scapellato surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Scapellato?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Scapellato. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Scapellato?
Scapellato ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Scapellato. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Scapellato.
Has Scapellato become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Scapellato went from 122 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 7 (-5.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Scapellato?
Among Census respondents with the surname Scapellato, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.7%) and Black (0.9%). 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 Scapellato in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.8% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Scapellato appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.8%), Two or More Races (1.7%), Black (0.9%). 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 Scapellato (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 Scapellato mean?
An Italian occupational surname meaning "uncapped" or "uncovered", possibly referring to someone without a hat or head covering. 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 Scapellato (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 Americans have the surname Scapellato?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.