2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Sciaretta
An Italian surname derived from the word "sciarra" meaning a thin cloth garment.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Sciaretta. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sciaretta 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Sciaretta in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sciaretta, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sciaretta
The surname Sciaretta is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the regions of Sicily and Calabria in southern Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "sciarra," which means "quarrel" or "dispute," suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with someone who was known for their quarrelsome nature or had been involved in a notable dispute.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sciaretta name can be found in the historical archives of the town of Reggio Calabria, dating back to the 13th century. In these records, a certain Giovanni Sciaretta is mentioned as a landowner and prominent figure in the local community. This suggests that the Sciaretta family had already established itself as a respected lineage by this time.
In the 15th century, the Sciaretta name appeared in various official documents and chronicles from the Kingdom of Sicily, which was then a part of the Crown of Aragon. One notable mention is that of Antonello Sciaretta, a skilled artisan and sculptor who was commissioned to create several religious works for churches and cathedrals in the region.
As the centuries passed, the Sciaretta family spread throughout various parts of Italy, with branches emerging in regions such as Campania, Lazio, and Tuscany. One prominent figure from this era was Girolamo Sciaretta (1508-1573), a renowned physician and scholar from Naples who authored several influential treatises on medicine and natural philosophy.
In the 17th century, the Sciaretta name gained further prominence with the birth of Giacomo Sciaretta (1628-1701), a highly respected jurist and legal scholar from Palermo. He served as a judge in the Supreme Court of the Kingdom of Sicily and was widely regarded for his expertise in civil and canon law.
Another notable individual bearing the Sciaretta surname was Antonio Sciaretta (1789-1856), a military officer who played a significant role in the Italian unification movement. He fought alongside Giuseppe Garibaldi and was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership during the wars of Italian independence.
While the Sciaretta name has its roots firmly planted in southern Italy, the surname has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora over the centuries. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Italian peninsula.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sciaretta
Among Census respondents with the surname Sciaretta, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Sciaretta 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 Sciaretta surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.3% · 114
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sciaretta
Sciaretta 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
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,920 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 2,920 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 Sciaretta 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 | #142,108 | #145,028 | -2.1% |
| Count | 117 | 116 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sciaretta bearers went from 117 to 116 (-0.9% change). The surname moved down 2,920 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #145,028.
FAQ
Sciaretta surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sciaretta?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Sciaretta. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Sciaretta?
Sciaretta ranks #145,028 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 116 people with the surname Sciaretta. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), 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 Sciaretta.
Has Sciaretta become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sciaretta went from 117 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Sciaretta?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sciaretta, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Two or More Races (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 Sciaretta in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.3% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sciaretta appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.3%), Hispanic (0.9%), Two or More Races (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 Sciaretta (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 Sciaretta mean?
An Italian surname derived from the word "sciarra" meaning a thin cloth garment. 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 Sciaretta (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 share the surname Sciaretta?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.