2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Sciaroni
An Italian surname possibly derived from a nickname meaning "little skylark".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Sciaroni. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sciaroni 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Sciaroni in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sciaroni, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sciaroni
The surname Sciaroni originates from Italy, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "sciara," which translates to "small rocky stream" or "torrent." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who lived near or worked with such natural water features.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sciaroni can be found in the 14th century Florentine Codex, a historical manuscript detailing the governance and daily life of Florence during that era. The name appears to have been particularly prevalent in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, where many families bearing the Sciaroni surname resided.
In the late 15th century, a nobleman named Giulio Sciaroni was documented as owning a substantial estate near the town of Siena. His descendants continued to hold prominence in the area, with some even serving as local magistrates and council members throughout the 16th and 17th centuries.
Another notable figure with the Sciaroni surname was Marcello Sciaroni, a renowned painter and sculptor who lived in Rome during the late 16th century. His works were commissioned by several influential patrons, including members of the papal court, and can still be found adorning various churches and palaces throughout Italy.
During the 18th century, a branch of the Sciaroni family migrated to the island of Sardinia, where they established themselves as successful merchants and landowners. One member, Antonio Sciaroni (1721-1792), became a respected judge and legal scholar, authoring several treatises on Sardinian law and customs.
In the 19th century, the name Sciaroni gained recognition beyond Italy's borders, with Pietro Sciaroni (1801-1876), a renowned engineer and architect, overseeing the construction of several notable buildings and infrastructure projects in Austria and Germany.
Throughout its history, the Sciaroni surname has been associated with various spellings and variations, such as Sciarrone, Sciarri, and Schiarra, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic variations within Italy. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained closely tied to its connection with natural water sources and rocky landscapes.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sciaroni
Among Census respondents with the surname Sciaroni, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Sciaroni 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 Sciaroni surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.7% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino4.6% · 5
- Two or more races3.7% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sciaroni
Sciaroni 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
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,922 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+2 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,834 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 9,922 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.9%) | Up 2,834 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 Sciaroni 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 | #153,769 | #150,935 | 1.8% |
| Count | 106 | 108 | 1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sciaroni bearers went from 106 to 108 (+1.9% change). The surname moved up 2,834 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #150,935.
FAQ
Sciaroni surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sciaroni?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Sciaroni. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Sciaroni?
Sciaroni ranks #150,935 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 108 people with the surname Sciaroni. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), 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 Sciaroni.
Has Sciaroni become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sciaroni went from 106 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 2 (+1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Sciaroni?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sciaroni, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Two or More Races (3.7%). 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 Sciaroni in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.7% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sciaroni appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.7%), Hispanic (4.6%), Two or More Races (3.7%). 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 Sciaroni (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 Sciaroni mean?
An Italian surname possibly derived from a nickname meaning "little skylark". 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 Sciaroni (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 have the surname Sciaroni?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.