2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Sciore
An Italian surname originating from the Neapolitan dialect meaning "bloom" or "blossom".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Sciore. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sciore 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Sciore in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sciore, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sciore
The surname Sciore is of Italian origin and dates back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, initially derived from the Italian word "sciore," which means "flower" or "blossom."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a medieval document from the city of Perugia, where a certain Guglielmo Sciore was mentioned as a local landowner in the year 1187. This document suggests that the name may have been associated with a specific location or estate known for its flourishing gardens or floral landscapes.
During the 13th century, the Sciore family gained prominence in the city of Florence, where they were involved in the textile trade and held positions of influence within the local guilds. Historical records indicate that a Paolo Sciore served as a member of the Florentine Council in 1268, demonstrating the family's political and social standing.
In the late 14th century, the name appears in various ecclesiastical records, including those of the Vatican Archives. A notable figure from this period was Antonello Sciore, a Franciscan friar and scholar who was born in Assisi in 1379 and gained recognition for his contributions to the study of theology and philosophy.
As the Sciore family spread throughout Italy, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Sciori, Sciorii, and Sciorini. These variations can be found in historical documents from various regions, including Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.
One of the most renowned figures bearing the Sciore surname was Giovanni Battista Sciore, a celebrated painter and architect from the city of Siena. Born in 1528, Sciore left a lasting legacy with his works, including the frescoes in the Palazzo Pubblico and the design of several churches and palaces throughout Tuscany.
Another notable individual was Lucrezia Sciore, a 16th-century poet and writer from Rome. Born in 1560, she gained recognition for her literary works, including a collection of sonnets and a historical novel, which shed light on the cultural and intellectual life of Renaissance Italy.
In the 18th century, the Sciore family established itself in the city of Naples, where they were involved in the mercantile trade and held influential positions within the local community. One prominent figure from this period was Giuseppe Sciore, a successful merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of a public hospital and orphanage in the city.
While the surname Sciore has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its origins and historical significance remain intrinsically tied to the rich cultural heritage of the Italian peninsula.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sciore
Among Census respondents with the surname Sciore, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Sciore 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 Sciore surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.7% · 86
- Hispanic or Latino10.6% · 11
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.8% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sciore
Sciore 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
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+7 bearers (+7.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,192 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-3 bearers (-2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 962 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+7.0%) | Down 2,192 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -3 bearers (-2.8%) | Down 962 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 Sciore 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 | #152,628 | #153,590 | -0.6% |
| Count | 107 | 104 | -2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sciore bearers went from 107 to 104 (-2.8% change). The surname moved down 962 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #153,590.
FAQ
Sciore surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sciore?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Sciore. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Sciore?
Sciore ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 104 people with the surname Sciore. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Sciore.
Has Sciore become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sciore went from 107 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #152,628 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Sciore?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sciore, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.8%). 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 Sciore in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.7% (86 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sciore appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (82.7%), Hispanic (10.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.8%). 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 Sciore (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 Sciore mean?
An Italian surname originating from the Neapolitan dialect meaning "bloom" or "blossom". 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 Sciore (0.03 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 Sciore?
See how many people are called Sciore on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.