2000
#31,530
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 694
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.26
Very Rare Last name
Squillante
An Italian surname meaning either "ringing" or possibly referring to someone who lived near a swampy area.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 791 Americans carry the last name Squillante. That puts it at #35,190 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.23 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 433,318 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Squillante 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
791
1 in 433,318
Census rank
#35,190
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
690
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 690 bearers of the surname Squillante in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.23 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 35190th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Squillante, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.1%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Squillante
The surname Squillante originates from Italy, likely emerging in the late medieval period around the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "squillare," which means "to ring" or "to chime," potentially indicating an association with bell-making or a connection to a church or religious order involved in bell ringing.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Squillante name can be traced back to a document from the city of Naples in the 15th century, where a certain Giovanni Squillante was mentioned as a local artisan. This suggests that the name may have initially been concentrated in the southern Italian regions, particularly around the Naples area.
During the 16th century, the Squillante name appeared in various records from the Campania region, with mentions of individuals such as Antonio Squillante, a merchant from Salerno (born in 1512), and Lucrezia Squillante, a noblewoman from Avellino (1548-1618).
In the 17th century, the Squillante family had established itself in the town of Cava de' Tirreni, near Salerno, where they were known for their involvement in local politics and governance. One notable figure from this period was Girolamo Squillante (1623-1689), who served as the mayor of Cava de' Tirreni from 1675 to 1678.
As the centuries progressed, the Squillante name spread to other parts of Italy, with some individuals achieving notable accomplishments. For example, Francesco Squillante (1798-1876) was a renowned Italian philosopher and writer from Calabria, known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy.
Another prominent figure was Raffaele Squillante (1856-1928), a Italian painter and artist from Naples who specialized in landscape and genre paintings, with many of his works displayed in museums and galleries throughout Italy.
It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as Squillanti or Squillantini, may have existed in different regions or time periods, reflecting local linguistic variations or preferences.
Overall, the surname Squillante has a rich history rooted in southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Calabria, with connections to various professions, from artisans and merchants to scholars and artists, spanning several centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Squillante
Among Census respondents with the surname Squillante, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.1%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Squillante 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 Squillante surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.5% · 638
- Hispanic or Latino4.1% · 28
- Two or more races1.9% · 13
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.6% · 11
Timeline
Historical Census data for Squillante
Squillante 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
#31,994
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 721
+27 bearers (+3.9%)
Per 100,000 0.24
Rank movement Down 464 places
2020
#35,190
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 690
-31 bearers (-4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.23
Rank movement Down 3,196 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #31,530 | 694 | 0.26 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #31,994 | 721 | 0.24 | +27 bearers (+3.9%) | Down 464 places |
| 2020 | #35,190 | 690 | 0.23 | -31 bearers (-4.3%) | Down 3,196 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 Squillante 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 | #31,994 | #35,190 | -10.0% |
| Count | 721 | 690 | -4.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.24 | 0.23 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Squillante bearers went from 721 to 690 (-4.3% change). The surname moved down 3,196 positions in the national ranking, going from #31,994 to #35,190.
FAQ
Squillante surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Squillante?
Name Census estimates that about 791 living Americans carry the surname Squillante. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 433,318 residents.
How common is Squillante?
Squillante ranks #35,190 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.23 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 690 people with the surname Squillante. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (791), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.23 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.23 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 Squillante.
Has Squillante become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Squillante went from 721 recorded bearers to 690. That is a decrease of 31 (-4.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #31,994 to #35,190.
What does the Census say about the background of Squillante?
Among Census respondents with the surname Squillante, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.1%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Squillante in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.5% (638 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Squillante appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.5%), Hispanic (4.1%), Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Squillante (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 Squillante mean?
An Italian surname meaning either "ringing" or possibly referring to someone who lived near a swampy area. 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 Squillante (0.23 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 Squillante?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.