2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Terracino
An Italian surname derived from the word "terraccino" meaning a small earthen terrace or embankment.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Terracino. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Terracino 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Terracino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Terracino, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.4%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Terracino
The surname Terracino originated in Italy, specifically in the southern region of Campania. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "terra" meaning "earth" or "land," and "cino" likely referring to a small or diminutive form of a place name. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or owned a small piece of land or estate.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Terracino can be found in the historic city of Naples, where it appeared in records dating back to the 16th century. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled as "Terracinese," which further reinforces its connection to a specific place or location.
In the late 17th century, a prominent figure named Antonio Terracino was a noted jurist and legal scholar in Naples. He authored several influential works on Neapolitan law and served as a judge in the city's courts.
Moving into the 18th century, the name Terracino can be found in various church records and census documents across Campania and neighboring regions. For example, in 1724, a man named Giuseppe Terracino was listed as a landowner in the town of Caserta, near Naples.
In the 19th century, the Terracino surname gained some literary recognition when the Italian poet and writer Raffaele Terracino was born in Naples in 1819. He is remembered for his works celebrating the beauty of his native city and its surrounding landscapes.
Another notable figure with the Terracino surname was the Italian painter and sculptor Vincenzo Terracino, who lived from 1859 to 1914. His works were exhibited in various galleries across Italy and helped to promote the artistic traditions of the Campania region.
While the name Terracino has its roots in southern Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the country and even to other nations through emigration. However, its origins and historical significance remain firmly tied to the region of Campania and its rich cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Terracino
Among Census respondents with the surname Terracino, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.4%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Terracino 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 Terracino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.7% · 101
- Two or more races6.4% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Terracino
Terracino 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
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,999 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+4 bearers (+3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,702 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 9,999 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.8%) | Up 4,702 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 Terracino 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 | #154,907 | #150,205 | 3.0% |
| Count | 105 | 109 | 3.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Terracino bearers went from 105 to 109 (+3.8% change). The surname moved up 4,702 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #150,205.
FAQ
Terracino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Terracino?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Terracino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Terracino?
Terracino ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Terracino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Terracino.
Has Terracino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Terracino went from 105 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 4 (+3.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Terracino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Terracino, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.4%) and Hispanic (0.9%). 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 Terracino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.7% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Terracino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.7%), Two or More Races (6.4%), Hispanic (0.9%). 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 Terracino (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 Terracino mean?
An Italian surname derived from the word "terraccino" meaning a small earthen terrace or embankment. 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 Terracino (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 common is the surname Terracino?
You can see how many people are called Terracino on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.