2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Scoppettuolo
An Italian surname derived from the word "scoppetta" meaning small barrel or flask.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Scoppettuolo. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Scoppettuolo 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Scoppettuolo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Scoppettuolo, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Scoppettuolo
The surname "SCOPPETTUOLO" has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Campania and Calabria. It is believed to have emerged during the late Middle Ages, around the 14th or 15th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "scoppetta," which refers to a small firearm or musket. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who were involved in military or hunting activities, perhaps serving as soldiers or marksmen.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "SCOPPETTUOLO" can be found in historical documents from the city of Naples in the 16th century. These records indicate that a family bearing this surname resided in the vicinity of the city's ancient walls, where they may have held positions related to the defense or security of the area.
In the 17th century, the name appears in various municipal records and registries from the town of Acri, located in the province of Cosenza, Calabria. During this period, a notable individual named Giovanni SCOPPETTUOLO (1621-1689) was a respected landowner and influential figure in the local community.
Another prominent bearer of the surname was Francesco SCOPPETTUOLO (1756-1832), a Neapolitan painter and engraver who was renowned for his intricate etchings and illustrations of religious subjects. His works can still be found in various churches and galleries throughout southern Italy.
In the 19th century, the name "SCOPPETTUOLO" gained recognition through the achievements of Antonio SCOPPETTUOLO (1818-1892), a renowned linguist and scholar from Calabria. He authored several influential works on the Calabrian dialect and contributed significantly to the preservation of the region's linguistic heritage.
Another noteworthy individual was Gabriele SCOPPETTUOLO (1875-1949), a engineer and inventor from Naples. He is credited with developing innovative agricultural machinery and implements that were widely used in the region's farming communities during the early 20th century.
Throughout its history, the surname "SCOPPETTUOLO" has undergone various spelling variations, such as "Scoppettuoli," "Scoppettuola," and "Scoppettola," reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic variations within Italy. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, serving as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of this Italian surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Scoppettuolo
Among Census respondents with the surname Scoppettuolo, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Scoppettuolo 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 Scoppettuolo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.0% · 102
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Scoppettuolo
Scoppettuolo 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
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-10 bearers (-8.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 7,981 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -10 bearers (-8.8%) | Down 7,981 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 Scoppettuolo 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 | #146,201 | #154,182 | -5.5% |
| Count | 113 | 103 | -8.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Scoppettuolo bearers went from 113 to 103 (-8.8% change). The surname moved down 7,981 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #154,182.
FAQ
Scoppettuolo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Scoppettuolo?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Scoppettuolo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Scoppettuolo?
Scoppettuolo ranks #154,182 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 103 people with the surname Scoppettuolo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), 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 Scoppettuolo.
Has Scoppettuolo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Scoppettuolo went from 113 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Scoppettuolo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Scoppettuolo, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Black (1.0%). 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 Scoppettuolo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.0% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Scoppettuolo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.0%), Black (1.0%). 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 Scoppettuolo (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 Scoppettuolo mean?
An Italian surname derived from the word "scoppetta" meaning small barrel or flask. 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 Scoppettuolo (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 common is the surname Scoppettuolo?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Scoppettuolo? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.