2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Scopino
A surname referring to a cleaner or sweeper.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Scopino. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Scopino 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Scopino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Scopino, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (14.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Scopino
The surname Scopino originated in Italy during the 14th century. It derived from the Italian word "scopino," which referred to a broom or brush maker. This occupation-based surname was common in regions where broom-making was a prevalent trade.
The earliest recorded instances of the Scopino name can be traced back to historical documents from the Tuscany region of Italy. One notable mention is in a 1398 census record from the city of Florence, which listed several households with the Scopino surname.
In the 15th century, the Scopino name appeared in records from the town of Siena, where a family of broom makers was known for their craftsmanship. One of the earliest documented individuals with this surname was Giovanni Scopino, a broom maker born in Siena around 1425.
During the Renaissance, the Scopino family gained some prominence in the arts. Matteo Scopino (1495-1562), a painter from Florence, was commissioned to create frescoes for several churches in the city. His works can still be admired today in the Santa Maria Novella and Santa Trinita churches.
In the 17th century, the Scopino name spread to other parts of Italy. Records show a branch of the family settled in the city of Naples, where they continued the broom-making tradition. One notable member was Antonio Scopino (1623-1698), who supplied brooms to the Royal Palace of Naples.
As the Scopino family grew and dispersed throughout Italy, some members adopted variations of the surname, such as Scopini or Scoppino. One notable individual with the latter spelling was Alessandro Scoppino (1789-1855), a poet and playwright from Milan who gained recognition for his satirical works.
While the Scopino surname has its roots in an occupation, it has evolved over centuries and spread across different regions of Italy. The name serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and skilled artisans who contributed to the fabric of Italian society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Scopino
Among Census respondents with the surname Scopino, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (14.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Scopino 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 Scopino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.7% · 90
- Hispanic or Latino14.3% · 15
Timeline
Historical Census data for Scopino
Scopino 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
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+10 bearers (+9.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 711 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-12 bearers (-10.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,881 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 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.3%) | Up 711 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-10.3%) | Down 10,881 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 Scopino 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 | #152,989 | -7.7% |
| Count | 117 | 105 | -10.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Scopino bearers went from 117 to 105 (-10.3% change). The surname moved down 10,881 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #152,989.
FAQ
Scopino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Scopino?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Scopino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Scopino?
Scopino ranks #152,989 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 105 people with the surname Scopino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), 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 Scopino.
Has Scopino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Scopino went from 117 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 12 (-10.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Scopino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Scopino, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (14.3%). 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 Scopino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.7% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Scopino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.7%), Hispanic (14.3%). 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 Scopino (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 Scopino mean?
A surname referring to a cleaner or sweeper. 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 Scopino (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 common is the surname Scopino?
Find out how common the surname Scopino is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.