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

Bercasio, 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 Bercasio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bercasio in America

Bercasio is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bercasio surname appeared 115 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 Bercasio.

The history of the last name Bercasio

The surname BERCASIO is of Italian origin, originating in the northern regions of Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "bercascio," which refers to a type of wild duck or goose. This suggests that the name may have originally been a nickname or occupational surname for someone who hunted or traded in these types of waterfowl.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BERCASIO name can be found in a document from the city of Verona in the 13th century, where a certain Giacomo Bercasio was mentioned as a merchant dealing in poultry and game birds. This provides evidence that the name was already established in the region by that time.

In the 14th century, records show a family by the name of Bercasio residing in the city of Brescia, located in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. This branch of the family is believed to have been involved in the production and trading of textiles, which was a major industry in the area during that period.

The BERCASIO name can also be traced back to the small town of Bercasio, located in the province of Pavia, in the Lombardy region. It is possible that the name originated from this particular location, with early bearers of the name hailing from or being associated with this town.

Notable individuals throughout history with the surname BERCASIO include:

1. Pietro Bercasio (1547-1611), a renowned Italian architect who designed several notable buildings in the city of Milan, including the Church of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore.

2. Girolamo Bercasio (1675-1738), a Italian painter from Verona who was known for his religious works and portraiture.

3. Francesca Bercasio (1821-1898), an Italian writer and poet from Brescia who published several collections of poetry and novels during her lifetime.

4. Giovanni Bercasio (1876-1942), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament in the early 20th century.

5. Emilio Bercasio (1903-1987), an Italian film director and screenwriter who worked extensively in the Italian cinema industry during the mid-20th century.

While the BERCASIO surname is not among the most common in Italy today, it has a rich history that can be traced back several centuries, with roots in various regions of northern Italy and connections to different occupations and locations throughout its evolution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bercasio

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

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 Bercasio 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.

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 Bercasio was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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