2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Scicutella
An Italian surname derived from the Latin word meaning small knife or scissors.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Scicutella. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Scicutella 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Scicutella in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Scicutella, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Scicutella
The surname Scicutella originates from Italy, specifically the region of Campania. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "sciccù," which means "hush" or "be quiet," combined with the diminutive suffix "-ella." This suggests that the name may have been given as a nickname to someone who was known for being quiet or reserved.
One of the earliest known references to the name Scicutella can be found in historical records from the city of Naples, dating back to the late 15th century. A document from 1492 mentions a certain Giovanni Scicutella, a merchant who traded in spices and fabrics. Another notable mention is in a registry from the town of Salerno, where a family by the name of Scicutella is recorded as landowners in the early 16th century.
During the Renaissance period, the name appears in various artistic and literary works. In 1532, a fresco depicting a family portrait was commissioned by a wealthy Scicutella family in the town of Amalfi. Additionally, a poetry anthology published in Venice in 1567 featured works by a poet named Tommaso Scicutella.
One of the earliest known figures to bear the name was Girolamo Scicutella, a Neapolitan philosopher and scholar who lived from 1510 to 1584. He was renowned for his expertise in classical literature and his translations of ancient Greek texts.
In the 17th century, a notable figure was Antonio Scicutella (1624-1698), a Jesuit priest and mathematician from Naples. He made significant contributions to the field of geometry and was also a skilled cartographer, creating detailed maps of southern Italy.
Another prominent individual was Maria Scicutella (1732-1803), a celebrated opera singer from the town of Sorrento. She performed in many of the major opera houses across Europe and was particularly acclaimed for her roles in the works of composers such as Handel and Gluck.
During the 19th century, a notable figure was Vincenzo Scicutella (1818-1887), a lawyer and political activist from Naples. He was a vocal advocate for Italian unification and played a crucial role in the Risorgimento movement, which ultimately led to the formation of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861.
In the 20th century, one of the most remarkable individuals with the surname Scicutella was Raffaele Scicutella (1901-1982), a renowned sculptor and artist from the town of Ravello. His works, which often depicted scenes from everyday life in southern Italy, can be found in numerous museums and art galleries across the country.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Scicutella
Among Census respondents with the surname Scicutella, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Scicutella 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 Scicutella surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.9% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino6.7% · 8
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Scicutella
Scicutella 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
#131,379
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
+22 bearers (+20.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 11,440 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-10 bearers (-7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,409 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #131,379 | 129 | 0.04 | +22 bearers (+20.6%) | Up 11,440 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-7.8%) | Down 11,409 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 Scicutella 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 | #131,379 | #142,788 | -8.7% |
| Count | 129 | 119 | -7.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Scicutella bearers went from 129 to 119 (-7.8% change). The surname moved down 11,409 positions in the national ranking, going from #131,379 to #142,788.
FAQ
Scicutella surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Scicutella?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Scicutella. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Scicutella?
Scicutella ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Scicutella. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Scicutella.
Has Scicutella become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Scicutella went from 129 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 10 (-7.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #131,379 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Scicutella?
Among Census respondents with the surname Scicutella, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Scicutella in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.9% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Scicutella appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.9%), Hispanic (6.7%), Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Scicutella (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 Scicutella mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Latin word meaning small knife or scissors. 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 Scicutella (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 last name Scicutella?
Find out how many people have the last name Scicutella on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.