2000
#108,153
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 152
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Scotese
Of Scottish or English origin, referring to a person from Scotland.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 156 Americans carry the last name Scotese. That puts it at #130,360 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,197,143 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Scotese 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
156
1 in 2,197,143
Census rank
#130,360
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
136
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 136 bearers of the surname Scotese in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 130360th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Scotese, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.1%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Scotese
The surname Scotese originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Abruzzo, during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "scotus," which referred to someone of Scottish or Irish descent. This suggests that the name may have been given to an individual who either had ancestors from Scotland or Ireland or had some connection to those regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the 13th century, where a nobleman named Guglielmo Scotese is mentioned as a landowner in the town of Celano, located in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo. This indicates that the Scotese family had already established itself as a prominent lineage in the region by that time.
In the 14th century, records show that a branch of the Scotese family settled in the town of Pescara, situated on the Adriatic coast of Abruzzo. Here, they became involved in maritime trade and commerce, contributing to the economic prosperity of the area. One notable figure from this period was Giovanni Scotese (1320-1392), a successful merchant and shipowner who played a significant role in the city's maritime affairs.
The name Scotese can also be found in various historical documents from the Renaissance era, including records from the Papal States and the Kingdom of Naples. One prominent individual from this time was Cesare Scotese (1460-1528), a scholar and humanist who served as a tutor to the children of several noble families in Rome.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Scotese name appears to have spread to other parts of Italy, with branches of the family establishing themselves in regions such as Tuscany and Lombardy. One notable figure from this period was Antonio Scotese (1570-1642), a renowned architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in Florence.
In the 18th century, the Scotese family continued to produce notable figures, including Giacomo Scotese (1725-1798), a composer and musician who served as the court musician for the Duke of Parma. His works were widely performed and celebrated throughout Italy during his lifetime.
Throughout its history, the surname Scotese has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, merchants, scholars, artists, and musicians. While the exact origin of the name remains uncertain, its presence in historical records spanning several centuries attests to the family's deep roots and influential presence in various regions of Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Scotese
Among Census respondents with the surname Scotese, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.1%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Scotese 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 Scotese surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.0% · 117
- Hispanic or Latino8.1% · 11
- Two or more races3.7% · 5
- Black or African American0.7% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Scotese
Scotese 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
#120,901
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 143
-9 bearers (-5.9%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 12,748 places
2020
#130,360
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 136
-7 bearers (-4.9%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 9,459 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #108,153 | 152 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #120,901 | 143 | 0.05 | -9 bearers (-5.9%) | Down 12,748 places |
| 2020 | #130,360 | 136 | 0.05 | -7 bearers (-4.9%) | Down 9,459 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 Scotese 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 | #120,901 | #130,360 | -7.8% |
| Count | 143 | 136 | -4.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | -9.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Scotese bearers went from 143 to 136 (-4.9% change). The surname moved down 9,459 positions in the national ranking, going from #120,901 to #130,360.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Scotese
FAQ
Scotese surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Scotese?
Name Census estimates that about 156 living Americans carry the surname Scotese. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,197,143 residents.
How common is Scotese?
Scotese ranks #130,360 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 136 people with the surname Scotese. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (156), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Scotese.
Has Scotese become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Scotese went from 143 recorded bearers to 136. That is a decrease of 7 (-4.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #120,901 to #130,360.
What does the Census say about the background of Scotese?
Among Census respondents with the surname Scotese, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.1%) and Two or More Races (3.7%). 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 Scotese in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.0% (117 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Scotese appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.0%), Hispanic (8.1%), Two or More Races (3.7%). 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 Scotese (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 Scotese mean?
Of Scottish or English origin, referring to a person from Scotland. 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 Scotese (0.05 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 Scotese?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.