2000
#124,872
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Scarangello
An Italian surname possibly derived from the Sicilian word "scarangia" meaning "idle person" or "slacker".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Scarangello. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Scarangello 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Scarangello in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Scarangello, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Scarangello
The surname Scarangello has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Campania and Basilicata. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "scarangia," which means "a type of leather bag or pouch." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person who made or sold such leather pouches.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Scarangello name can be found in historical documents from the city of Naples, dated back to the late 15th century. These documents refer to a family of artisans and merchants bearing this surname, indicating their potential involvement in the leather trade.
In the 16th century, the Scarangello name appeared in various registers and records from the towns of Salerno and Potenza, further solidifying its presence in the southern Italian regions. During this time, variations in spelling, such as "Scarangella" and "Scarangiello," were also documented.
Historically, the name Scarangello has been associated with notable individuals from various fields. One such figure was Pietro Scarangello, a renowned artist from Naples who lived in the late 16th century and was renowned for his religious paintings and frescoes.
Another notable bearer of the Scarangello name was Girolamo Scarangello, a jurist and legal scholar from Salerno who lived in the 17th century. His writings on jurisprudence and civil law were highly regarded during his time.
In the 18th century, the Scarangello family produced a prominent figure in the form of Antonio Scarangello, a military leader from Basilicata who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. His bravery and leadership earned him recognition and honors from the French Empire.
The 19th century saw the rise of Vincenzo Scarangello, a prominent author and poet from Naples. His works, which often explored themes of love and nature, were widely acclaimed and contributed to the cultural landscape of his era.
Lastly, in the early 20th century, Giuseppe Scarangello gained recognition as a pioneering engineer and inventor from Campania. His innovations in the field of mechanics and machinery left a lasting impact on industrial development in Italy.
While the Scarangello surname may have originated from humble beginnings in the leather trade, it has since been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions across various fields, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Scarangello
Among Census respondents with the surname Scarangello, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Scarangello 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 Scarangello surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.9% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino5.5% · 6
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Scarangello
Scarangello 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
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-16 bearers (-12.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 23,475 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,099 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,872 | 127 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-12.6%) | Down 23,475 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 1,099 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 Scarangello 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 | #148,347 | #149,446 | -0.7% |
| Count | 111 | 110 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Scarangello bearers went from 111 to 110 (-0.9% change). The surname moved down 1,099 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #149,446.
FAQ
Scarangello surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Scarangello?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Scarangello. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Scarangello?
Scarangello ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Scarangello. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Scarangello.
Has Scarangello become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Scarangello went from 111 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Scarangello?
Among Census respondents with the surname Scarangello, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Scarangello in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.9% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Scarangello appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.9%), Hispanic (5.5%), Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Scarangello (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 Scarangello mean?
An Italian surname possibly derived from the Sicilian word "scarangia" meaning "idle person" or "slacker". 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 Scarangello (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 are called Scarangello?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Scarangello? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.