2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Settecase
An Italian surname derived from the phrase "sette case" meaning "seven houses".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Settecase. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Settecase 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
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Settecase in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Settecase, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Settecase
The surname SETTECASE is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the late medieval period. It emerged as a locative name, derived from the Italian phrase "sette case," which translates to "seven houses." This suggests that the name may have originated among families residing in a cluster of seven dwellings or a hamlet known for its distinctive layout.
One of the earliest documented references to the SETTECASE surname can be found in the municipal records of the city of Siena, Tuscany, dating back to the 14th century. These records mention a certain Guido Settecase, a merchant who traded in fine fabrics and contributed to the city's prosperous textile industry.
During the Renaissance era, the SETTECASE name appeared in various historical documents across central Italy. Notably, a prominent family bearing this surname resided in the town of Ascoli Piceno, in the Marche region. Among its distinguished members was Giovanni Settecase (1462-1538), a renowned jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the papal courts of Rome.
As the SETTECASE lineage continued to flourish, some members ventured beyond Italy's borders. In the 16th century, records show a branch of the family settling in the Spanish city of Valencia, where they were involved in maritime trade and commerce. One notable figure from this period was Alejandro Settecase (1521-1597), a successful merchant and shipowner who played a significant role in establishing trade routes between Valencia and the Italian peninsula.
The 17th century saw the SETTECASE name gain prominence in the Italian city-state of Genoa. Here, the family produced several notable figures, including Bartolomeo Settecase (1612-1684), a skilled architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in the city's historic center.
As the centuries passed, the SETTECASE surname continued to leave its mark across various regions of Italy and beyond. In the 19th century, Giuseppe Settecase (1832-1912), a native of Naples, gained recognition as a pioneering engineer and inventor, particularly for his innovations in the field of hydraulic engineering and water management systems.
Throughout its long history, the SETTECASE surname has been associated with a diverse range of professions and achievements, from merchants and scholars to architects and engineers. While its origins can be traced back to a specific geographical location in medieval Italy, the name has since spread across borders and continents, becoming a part of the rich tapestry of global heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Settecase
Among Census respondents with the surname Settecase, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Settecase 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 Settecase surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.2% · 85
- Hispanic or Latino12.9% · 13
- Two or more races2.0% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Settecase
Settecase 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
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+4 bearers (+3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,528 places
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-10 bearers (-9.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 6,923 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 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.7%) | Down 5,528 places |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -10 bearers (-9.0%) | Down 6,923 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 Settecase 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 | #148,347 | #155,270 | -4.7% |
| Count | 111 | 101 | -9.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Settecase bearers went from 111 to 101 (-9.0% change). The surname moved down 6,923 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #155,270.
FAQ
Settecase surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Settecase?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Settecase. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Settecase?
Settecase ranks #155,270 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 101 people with the surname Settecase. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), 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 Settecase.
Has Settecase become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Settecase went from 111 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 10 (-9.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Settecase?
Among Census respondents with the surname Settecase, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Settecase in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.2% (85 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Settecase appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.2%), Hispanic (12.9%), Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Settecase (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 Settecase mean?
An Italian surname derived from the phrase "sette case" meaning "seven houses". 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 Settecase (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 have the last name Settecase?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Settecase on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.