2000
#35,239
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 605
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.22
Very Rare Last name
Squitieri
An Italian surname derived from the word "schietto" meaning sincere or frank.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 705 Americans carry the last name Squitieri. That puts it at #38,716 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.21 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 486,176 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Squitieri 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
705
1 in 486,176
Census rank
#38,716
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
615
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 615 bearers of the surname Squitieri in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.21 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 38716th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Squitieri, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Black (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Squitieri
The surname SQUITIERI is of Italian origin, originating in the southern regions of the Italian peninsula, particularly in Campania and Basilicata. It is believed to have derived from the word "schietto," which means "sincere" or "frank" in Italian. The name's earliest recorded appearance dates back to the late 13th century.
In the medieval period, the name SQUITIERI was often associated with individuals from the noble class or those who held positions of authority. One notable mention can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the Angevin archives in Naples, which references a certain Nicola SQUITIERI, a prominent landowner in the region of Salerno.
The name's evolution can be traced through various historical records, with slight variations in spelling such as "Squiteri," "Squitiero," and "Squitieri." These variations were common due to regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling conventions during earlier times.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name SQUITIERI was Gian Battista SQUITIERI, a military commander who served under the Aragonese crown in the late 15th century. His valor and leadership during the Italian Wars earned him recognition and the honorific title of "Cavaliere" (Knight).
In the 16th century, the name SQUITIERI gained further prominence with the rise of the Neapolitan artist and architect, Giovanni Battista SQUITIERI. Born in 1539, he left a lasting legacy through his contributions to the Mannerist and Baroque architectural styles, notably with his works in Naples and its surrounding regions.
The 17th century saw the birth of Giacomo SQUITIERI, a renowned jurist and legal scholar from the city of Potenza. His treatises on civil and ecclesiastical law were widely influential during his time, and his work is still referenced in academic circles today.
Moving into the 19th century, the SQUITIERI name gained literary acclaim with the novelist and poet, Michele SQUITIERI (1823-1892). His poetic works, which often drew inspiration from the beauty of the Italian landscape and the struggles of the common people, earned him a place among the notable writers of the Risorgimento period.
Throughout history, the surname SQUITIERI has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, ranging from artists and scholars to military leaders and landowners. While its origins may be rooted in the southern regions of Italy, the name has since spread across the country and beyond, becoming a part of the rich tapestry of Italian cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Squitieri
Among Census respondents with the surname Squitieri, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Black (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Squitieri 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 Squitieri surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.3% · 574
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 23
- Black or African American1.8% · 11
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 5
- Two or more races0.3% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Squitieri
Squitieri 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
#36,337
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 616
+11 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.21
Rank movement Down 1,098 places
2020
#38,716
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 615
-1 bearers (-0.2%)
Per 100,000 0.21
Rank movement Down 2,379 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #35,239 | 605 | 0.22 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #36,337 | 616 | 0.21 | +11 bearers (+1.8%) | Down 1,098 places |
| 2020 | #38,716 | 615 | 0.21 | -1 bearers (-0.2%) | Down 2,379 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 Squitieri 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 | #36,337 | #38,716 | -6.5% |
| Count | 616 | 615 | -0.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.21 | 0.21 | -2.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Squitieri bearers went from 616 to 615 (-0.2% change). The surname moved down 2,379 positions in the national ranking, going from #36,337 to #38,716.
FAQ
Squitieri surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Squitieri?
Name Census estimates that about 705 living Americans carry the surname Squitieri. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 486,176 residents.
How common is Squitieri?
Squitieri ranks #38,716 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.21 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 615 people with the surname Squitieri. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (705), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.21 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.21 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 Squitieri.
Has Squitieri become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Squitieri went from 616 recorded bearers to 615. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #36,337 to #38,716.
What does the Census say about the background of Squitieri?
Among Census respondents with the surname Squitieri, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Black (1.8%). 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 Squitieri in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.3% (574 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Squitieri appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.3%), Hispanic (3.7%), Black (1.8%). 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 Squitieri (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 Squitieri mean?
An Italian surname derived from the word "schietto" meaning sincere or frank. 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 Squitieri (0.21 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 are called Squitieri?
Find out how many people have the last name Squitieri on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.