2000
#129,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Stramiello
An Italian surname likely derived from a location or an ancestor's occupation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Stramiello. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stramiello 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Stramiello in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stramiello, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stramiello
The surname Stramiello is believed to have originated in Italy, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "strame," meaning "straw," potentially referring to an occupation or location associated with straw production or processing.
The name Stramiello can be traced back to various regions of Italy, including Campania, Calabria, and Sicily. Historical records from these areas often mention individuals bearing this surname, suggesting its widespread use across different parts of the country.
One of the earliest known references to the surname Stramiello can be found in a document from the town of Sorrento, located in the Campania region, dated around the mid-16th century. This document mentions a certain Gian Battista Stramiello, a local landowner and merchant.
In the late 16th century, a man named Antonio Stramiello is recorded as having lived in the town of Reggio Calabria, located in the southern region of Calabria. He was a well-respected scholar and philosopher, known for his contributions to the intellectual circles of the time.
Moving into the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Stramiello was Francesco Stramiello, born in Palermo, Sicily, in 1612. He was a renowned painter and sculptor, whose works adorned several churches and public buildings in the city.
Another prominent individual with the surname Stramiello was Vincenzo Stramiello, born in Naples in 1678. He was a celebrated composer and musician, known for his contributions to the development of the Neapolitan opera tradition.
In the 18th century, a wealthy merchant named Giuseppe Stramiello, hailing from the town of Amalfi in Campania, was known for his extensive trading ventures across the Mediterranean region. His business dealings and philanthropic activities left a significant mark on the local community.
Throughout its history, the surname Stramiello has undergone various spelling variations, such as Stramillo, Stramiglio, and Stramelli, reflecting regional linguistic differences and variations in record-keeping practices.
While the name Stramiello may not have achieved widespread fame or prominence on a global scale, it has left a lasting imprint in the regions where it originated, serving as a testament to the rich cultural and historical tapestry of Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stramiello
Among Census respondents with the surname Stramiello, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Stramiello 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 Stramiello surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.8% · 109
- Hispanic or Latino7.5% · 9
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stramiello
Stramiello 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
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-2 bearers (-1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,538 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+1 bearers (+0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,892 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #129,619 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.7%) | Down 10,538 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.8%) | Down 1,892 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 Stramiello 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 | #140,157 | #142,049 | -1.3% |
| Count | 119 | 120 | 0.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stramiello bearers went from 119 to 120 (+0.8% change). The surname moved down 1,892 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #142,049.
FAQ
Stramiello surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stramiello?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Stramiello. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Stramiello?
Stramiello ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 120 people with the surname Stramiello. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Stramiello.
Has Stramiello become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stramiello went from 119 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 1 (+0.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Stramiello?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stramiello, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Stramiello in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.8% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stramiello appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.8%), Hispanic (7.5%), Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Stramiello (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 Stramiello mean?
An Italian surname likely derived from a location or an ancestor's occupation. 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 Stramiello (0.04 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 share the surname Stramiello?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.