2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Scavarda
An Italian surname derived from the Latin 'scavare', meaning 'to dig' or 'excavate'.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Scavarda. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Scavarda 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Scavarda in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Scavarda, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Scavarda
The surname Scavarda is of Italian origin, specifically from the regions of Campania and Calabria in southern Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "scavare," which means "to dig" or "to excavate." This suggests that the name may have been associated with occupations related to digging or mining in the past.
The earliest known record of the Scavarda surname dates back to the 16th century in the town of Salerno, located in the Campania region. In the 1570s, a document mentions a certain Giovanni Scavarda, a landowner and merchant. Another early reference is found in a 1612 church registry from the village of Craco, in the province of Matera, Basilicata, where a Maria Scavarda was recorded.
In the 17th century, the Scavarda name appears in various documents from the Calabrian towns of Cosenza and Rogliano. One notable individual from this period was Francesco Scavarda (1620-1692), a renowned architect and engineer who designed several churches and public buildings in Calabria.
The 18th century saw the Scavarda family establish itself in the city of Naples, where they became prominent traders and merchants. A notable figure was Gennaro Scavarda (1745-1812), a successful businessman who owned several ships and traded goods throughout the Mediterranean.
In the 19th century, the Scavarda surname spread to other parts of Italy and beyond. One influential figure was Giuseppe Scavarda (1825-1898), a lawyer and politician from Sicily who served as a member of the Italian parliament.
Other notable individuals with the Scavarda surname include:
1. Vincenzo Scavarda (1860-1932), an Italian painter and art educator from Naples.
2. Guido Scavarda (1892-1973), an Italian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies.
3. Carmelo Scavarda (1920-2002), an Italian architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Milan.
4. Luciano Scavarda (born 1948), an Italian businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Scavarda Group, a successful construction company.
5. Francesca Scavarda (born 1972), an Italian journalist and author known for her work on environmental issues.
While the Scavarda name has its roots in southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Calabria, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond, with family members contributing to various fields such as architecture, politics, business, and the arts.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Scavarda
Among Census respondents with the surname Scavarda, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Scavarda 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 Scavarda surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.7% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino6.5% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.8% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Scavarda
Scavarda 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
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 107 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 107 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 Scavarda 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 | #151,532 | #151,639 | -0.1% |
| Count | 108 | 107 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Scavarda bearers went from 108 to 107 (-0.9% change). The surname moved down 107 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #151,639.
FAQ
Scavarda surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Scavarda?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Scavarda. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Scavarda?
Scavarda ranks #151,639 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 107 people with the surname Scavarda. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), 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 Scavarda.
Has Scavarda become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Scavarda went from 108 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #151,532 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Scavarda?
Among Census respondents with the surname Scavarda, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%). 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 Scavarda in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.7% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Scavarda appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.7%), Hispanic (6.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%). 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 Scavarda (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 Scavarda mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Latin 'scavare', meaning 'to dig' or 'excavate'. 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 Scavarda (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 Scavarda?
You can see how many people are called Scavarda on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.