2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Pancrazio
An Italian surname derived from the Greek name "Pankratios", meaning "all-powerful" or "almighty".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 103 Americans carry the last name Pancrazio. That puts it at #157,234 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,327,712 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pancrazio 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.
Pancrazio appeared in the 2010 Census surname file but was not included in the published 2020 file. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames with at least 100 recorded bearers, so this usually means the name fell below that threshold.
Bearers in the US
103
1 in 3,327,712
Census rank
#157,234
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Pancrazio in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 157234th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pancrazio, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Pancrazio
The surname Pancrazio has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the late medieval period. It is a patronymic name derived from the Italian male given name Pancrazio, which in turn comes from the Latin Pancratīus, meaning "all-powerful" or "almighty."
One of the earliest records of the name Pancrazio can be found in a document from the city of Pisa, dated around the 13th century. This document mentions a certain Guglielmo Pancrazio, a merchant and landowner in the region.
During the Renaissance period, the Pancrazio family gained prominence in Florence, where they were involved in the wool trade and banking industry. One notable member of the family was Giovanni Pancrazio (1455-1522), a renowned banker and financier who served as a financial advisor to the powerful Medici family.
In the 16th century, the name Pancrazio appeared in the records of the Papal States, particularly in the region of Lazio. A church dedicated to Saint Pancras, whose Latin name was Pancratīus, was built in Rome during this time, further cementing the name's association with the region.
As the Pancrazio family spread across Italy, variations of the name emerged, such as Pancrazzi, Pancrazzi, and Pancrazzi. One notable bearer of this variant was Pietro Pancrazzi (1701-1778), a celebrated Italian architect who designed several churches and palaces in the Baroque style.
Another prominent figure with the surname Pancrazio was Antonio Pancrazio (1834-1912), an Italian poet and writer who was part of the literary movement known as the Scapigliatura. His works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
In the 20th century, the Pancrazio name continued to be associated with various professions and fields. For example, Ettore Pancrazio (1921-2001) was an Italian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament for several terms.
While the surname Pancrazio is not among the most common in Italy today, it remains a part of the country's rich cultural heritage, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pancrazio
Among Census respondents with the surname Pancrazio, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%.
The bar chart below shows how Pancrazio bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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 Pancrazio surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.1%
- Unknown or suppressed1.9%
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pancrazio
Pancrazio appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-10 bearers (-8.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 20,451 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | -10 bearers (-8.8%) | Down 20,451 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
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Pancrazio surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20002010
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #136,783 | #157,234 | -15.0% |
| Count | 113 | 103 | -8.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -25.0% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Pancrazio bearers went from 113 to 103 (-8.8% change). The surname moved down 20,451 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,783 to #157,234.
FAQ
Pancrazio surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pancrazio?
Name Census estimates that about 103 living Americans carry the surname Pancrazio. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,327,712 residents.
How common is Pancrazio?
Pancrazio ranks #157,234 in the 2010 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 2010 Census file counted 103 people with the surname Pancrazio. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (103), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Pancrazio.
Has Pancrazio become more or less common over time?
Between 2000 and 2010, the surname Pancrazio went from 113 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,783 to #157,234.
What does the Census say about the background of Pancrazio?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pancrazio, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%. These figures come from the 2010 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 Pancrazio in the 2010 Census, accounting for 98.1%.
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pancrazio appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2010 file are White (98.1%).
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Not necessarily. Pancrazio appears here with 2010 Census data, while the latest surname file loaded on Name Census is 2020. When a surname drops below the Census publication threshold, older rows can still be kept for historical reference even if the name no longer appears in the newest file.
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 Pancrazio mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Greek name "Pankratios", meaning "all-powerful" or "almighty". 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 2010 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 Pancrazio (0.03 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 Pancrazio?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Pancrazio on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.