2000
#33,292
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 647
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.24
Very Rare Last name
Dannunzio
An Italian surname derived from the region d'Annunzio or relating to the Annunciation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 776 Americans carry the last name Dannunzio. That puts it at #35,729 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.23 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 441,694 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dannunzio 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
776
1 in 441,694
Census rank
#35,729
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
677
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 677 bearers of the surname Dannunzio in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.23 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 35729th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dannunzio, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Two or More Races (1.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dannunzio
The surname DANNUNZIO is Italian in origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages and Renaissance period in Italy. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of the country, particularly in the areas around Naples and Abruzzo.
The name DANNUNZIO is derived from the Italian phrase "d'Annunzio," which translates to "of the Annunciation" or "of the Announcement." This suggests a connection to the religious feast of the Annunciation, celebrated on March 25th, marking the announcement of the Incarnation by the Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents from the 14th century, where it appears as "de Annuntio" or "de Annuncio." These variations reflect the different spellings and forms the name took in different regions and time periods.
During the Renaissance, several notable individuals bore the surname DANNUNZIO. One such figure was Gabriele D'Annunzio (1863-1938), an influential Italian poet, playwright, and political activist known for his flamboyant and controversial persona. He was a leading figure in the Italian literary movement known as the "Decadent movement."
Another prominent bearer of the name was Tommaso D'Annunzio (1511-1574), an Italian architect and sculptor who worked extensively in Naples and its surrounding areas. His most notable works include the Church of Gesù Nuovo and the Palazzo Reale di Napoli.
In the 18th century, Giovanni Battista D'Annunzio (1744-1828) was a renowned Italian composer and maestro di cappella, best known for his sacred music compositions and his work at the Sistine Chapel in Rome.
The name DANNUNZIO can also be traced back to various place names and locations in Italy, such as the town of Annunziata in the province of Salerno, and the village of Annunziata in the province of Messina, Sicily.
Throughout history, other notable individuals bearing the DANNUNZIO surname include Pietro D'Annunzio (1910-1988), an Italian film director and screenwriter, and Mario D'Annunzio (1882-1957), an Italian politician and journalist who served as the Minister of Education during the Fascist regime.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dannunzio
Among Census respondents with the surname Dannunzio, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Two or More Races (1.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Dannunzio 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 Dannunzio surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.1% · 637
- Hispanic or Latino4.0% · 27
- Two or more races1.2% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dannunzio
Dannunzio 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
#33,241
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 688
+41 bearers (+6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.23
Rank movement Up 51 places
2020
#35,729
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 677
-11 bearers (-1.6%)
Per 100,000 0.23
Rank movement Down 2,488 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #33,292 | 647 | 0.24 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #33,241 | 688 | 0.23 | +41 bearers (+6.3%) | Up 51 places |
| 2020 | #35,729 | 677 | 0.23 | -11 bearers (-1.6%) | Down 2,488 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 Dannunzio 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 | #33,241 | #35,729 | -7.5% |
| Count | 688 | 677 | -1.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.23 | 0.23 | -1.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dannunzio bearers went from 688 to 677 (-1.6% change). The surname moved down 2,488 positions in the national ranking, going from #33,241 to #35,729.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Dannunzio
FAQ
Dannunzio surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dannunzio?
Name Census estimates that about 776 living Americans carry the surname Dannunzio. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 441,694 residents.
How common is Dannunzio?
Dannunzio ranks #35,729 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 677 people with the surname Dannunzio. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (776), 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 Dannunzio.
Has Dannunzio become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dannunzio went from 688 recorded bearers to 677. That is a decrease of 11 (-1.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #33,241 to #35,729.
What does the Census say about the background of Dannunzio?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dannunzio, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Two or More Races (1.2%). 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 Dannunzio in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.1% (637 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dannunzio appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.1%), Hispanic (4.0%), Two or More Races (1.2%). 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 Dannunzio (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 Dannunzio mean?
An Italian surname derived from the region d'Annunzio or relating to the Annunciation. 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 Dannunzio (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 people share the surname Dannunzio?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.