2000
#127,948
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Scaramuzzi
An Italian surname with possible connections to theatrical performers or jesters in commedia dell'arte troupes.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Scaramuzzi. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Scaramuzzi 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Scaramuzzi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Scaramuzzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.5%) and Two or More Races (5.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Scaramuzzi
The surname SCARAMUZZI is of Italian origin, with roots dating back to the late medieval period. The name is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna.
One of the earliest records of the name SCARAMUZZI can be found in a document from the 14th century, which mentions a certain Giacomo Scaramuzzi, a merchant from the city of Parma. This individual was involved in the trade of silk and spices, suggesting that the name may have been associated with a particular occupation or profession during that time.
The name SCARAMUZZI is derived from the Italian word "scaramuccia," which translates to "skirmish" or "minor battle." This connection implies that the name may have been initially given to someone who had a reputation for being a skilled fighter or warrior. Alternatively, it could also have been a nickname given to someone who had a fiery or combative personality.
In the 16th century, a famous Italian playwright named Giovanni Battista Andreini (1576-1654) created a theatrical character known as "Scaramuzza," which was a comic figure inspired by the commedia dell'arte tradition. This character became popular and may have contributed to the further spread and recognition of the surname SCARAMUZZI.
Another notable figure bearing this surname was Vincenzo Scaramuzzi (1618-1694), an Italian painter and engraver who was active in Rome during the Baroque period. His works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.
In the 18th century, a prominent Italian architect named Francesco Scaramuzzi (1720-1795) left his mark on the city of Ferrara, where he designed several notable buildings, including the Church of San Cristoforo and the Palazzo Prosperi-Sacrati.
Moving into the 19th century, Giuseppe Scaramuzzi (1818-1891) was an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a role in the unification of Italy.
Throughout history, variations of the name SCARAMUZZI have also been recorded, such as Scaramuzza, Scaramuzze, and Scaramuccia, reflecting the regional differences in spelling and pronunciation across various parts of Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Scaramuzzi
Among Census respondents with the surname Scaramuzzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.5%) and Two or More Races (5.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Scaramuzzi 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 Scaramuzzi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.0% · 89
- Hispanic or Latino8.5% · 9
- Two or more races5.7% · 6
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Scaramuzzi
Scaramuzzi 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
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
-1 bearers (-0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,379 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-16 bearers (-13.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,012 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,948 | 123 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.8%) | Down 9,379 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-13.1%) | Down 15,012 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 Scaramuzzi 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 | #152,339 | -10.9% |
| Count | 122 | 106 | -13.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Scaramuzzi bearers went from 122 to 106 (-13.1% change). The surname moved down 15,012 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #152,339.
FAQ
Scaramuzzi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Scaramuzzi?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Scaramuzzi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Scaramuzzi?
Scaramuzzi ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Scaramuzzi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Scaramuzzi.
Has Scaramuzzi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Scaramuzzi went from 122 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 16 (-13.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Scaramuzzi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Scaramuzzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.5%) and Two or More Races (5.7%). 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 Scaramuzzi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.0% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Scaramuzzi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.0%), Hispanic (8.5%), Two or More Races (5.7%). 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 Scaramuzzi (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 Scaramuzzi mean?
An Italian surname with possible connections to theatrical performers or jesters in commedia dell'arte troupes. 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 Scaramuzzi (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 common is the surname Scaramuzzi?
See how many people have the last name Scaramuzzi on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.