2000
#40,083
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 515
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.19
Very Rare Last name
Siravo
An Italian surname possibly derived from the Italian word "siro", meaning Syrian.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 571 Americans carry the last name Siravo. That puts it at #46,181 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.17 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 600,270 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Siravo 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
571
1 in 600,270
Census rank
#46,181
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
498
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 498 bearers of the surname Siravo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.17 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 46181st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Siravo, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Siravo
The surname SIRAVO is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the regions of Campania and Calabria during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "serus," meaning "late" or "delayed," possibly referring to someone who was born late or arrived late to a particular location.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the SIRAVO name can be found in a 14th-century document from the town of Amalfi, where a certain Nicola Siravo was mentioned as a merchant involved in the local silk trade. Another early reference comes from a 15th-century census record in Cosenza, Calabria, which lists a family with the surname Siravo residing in the city.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the SIRAVO name was Antonio Siravo (1467-1521), a renowned painter from Naples who was commissioned to create frescoes for several churches and noble residences in the city. His works can still be admired today, showcasing the artistic talent that ran in his family lineage.
In the 17th century, a branch of the SIRAVO family migrated to Sicily, where they established themselves in the city of Palermo. One of their descendants, Giuseppe Siravo (1679-1752), became a respected scholar and author, publishing several treatises on philosophy and theology that were widely circulated throughout Europe.
As the centuries progressed, the SIRAVO name continued to spread across Italy and beyond. In the late 19th century, Giovanni Siravo (1845-1912), a native of Cosenza, made a name for himself as a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist, founding several businesses and donating generously to local charities and educational institutions.
Another notable figure was Maria Siravo (1903-1987), a celebrated opera singer from Naples who performed on some of the most prestigious stages in Italy and abroad, captivating audiences with her powerful soprano voice and remarkable stage presence.
While the SIRAVO surname may not be among the most common in Italy, its rich history and the accomplishments of its bearers have left an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of the country and beyond.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Siravo
Among Census respondents with the surname Siravo, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Siravo 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 Siravo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.4% · 470
- Hispanic or Latino4.0% · 20
- Black or African American1.0% · 5
- Two or more races0.4% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Siravo
Siravo 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
#42,030
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 517
+2 bearers (+0.4%)
Per 100,000 0.18
Rank movement Down 1,947 places
2020
#46,181
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 498
-19 bearers (-3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.17
Rank movement Down 4,151 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #40,083 | 515 | 0.19 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #42,030 | 517 | 0.18 | +2 bearers (+0.4%) | Down 1,947 places |
| 2020 | #46,181 | 498 | 0.17 | -19 bearers (-3.7%) | Down 4,151 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 Siravo 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 | #42,030 | #46,181 | -9.9% |
| Count | 517 | 498 | -3.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.18 | 0.17 | -7.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Siravo bearers went from 517 to 498 (-3.7% change). The surname moved down 4,151 positions in the national ranking, going from #42,030 to #46,181.
FAQ
Siravo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Siravo?
Name Census estimates that about 571 living Americans carry the surname Siravo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 600,270 residents.
How common is Siravo?
Siravo ranks #46,181 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.17 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 498 people with the surname Siravo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (571), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.17 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.17 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 Siravo.
Has Siravo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Siravo went from 517 recorded bearers to 498. That is a decrease of 19 (-3.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #42,030 to #46,181.
What does the Census say about the background of Siravo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Siravo, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and 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 Siravo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.4% (470 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Siravo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.4%), Hispanic (4.0%), 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 Siravo (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 Siravo mean?
An Italian surname possibly derived from the Italian word "siro", meaning Syrian. 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 Siravo (0.17 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 Americans have the surname Siravo?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.