Find out how popular the last name Alcime is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Alcime.

Alcime, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Alcime surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alcime in America

Alcime is the 52970th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alcime surname appeared 391 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Alcime.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alcime to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Alcime

The surname ALCIME is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin name "Alcimus," which means "resolute" or "unwavering." The name was likely given to someone who displayed these qualities.

In its earliest recorded form, the name was spelled "Alcimo" and was found in documents dating back to the 12th century in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. It is possible that the name was initially used as a nickname or a descriptive term before becoming a hereditary surname.

One of the earliest known bearers of the ALCIME surname was Guido Alcimo, a nobleman from Siena who lived in the late 13th century. He was mentioned in several local records and chronicles as a prominent figure in the city's political affairs.

Another notable individual with this surname was Matteo Alcime, a scholar and poet from Florence who lived during the 15th century. He was known for his works on classical literature and his contributions to the intellectual circles of the Renaissance period.

In the 16th century, the ALCIME surname appeared in the records of the Republic of Venice, where a family of merchants and traders bearing this name was documented. One of the most prominent members was Niccolò Alcime, a successful merchant who established trade routes throughout the Mediterranean region.

During the 17th century, the ALCIME surname was found in various parts of Italy, including the regions of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. One notable figure from this period was Girolamo Alcime, a renowned architect who designed several churches and palaces in the city of Bologna.

In the 18th century, the ALCIME surname gained recognition in the field of music. Pietro Alcime, a composer and violinist from Naples, was celebrated for his operas and instrumental works, which were performed throughout Europe.

As the ALCIME surname spread across Italy, it also began to appear in different variations, such as Alcimi, Alcimine, and Alciminici. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local traditions.

While the ALCIME surname is not among the most common in Italy today, it has a rich historical background and has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, scholars, merchants, artists, and musicians.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alcime

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Alcime.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Alcime was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Alcime has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Alcime was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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