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

Candio, 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 Candio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Candio in America

Candio is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Candio surname appeared 146 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 Candio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Candio 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 Candio

The surname Candio has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "candido," which means "white" or "pure," possibly referring to a person with fair complexion or virtuous character.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Candio can be found in the historical documents of the city of Siena, where a family by the name Candio is mentioned in the 1260s. The name was also present in the town of Gubbio, located in the province of Perugia, during the 14th century.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Candio was Francesco Candio, a renowned scholar and humanist from Perugia. He lived from around 1430 to 1498 and was known for his contributions to the study of classical literature and philosophy.

Another individual of historical significance was Girolamo Candio, a 16th-century painter from Umbria. Born in Gubbio around 1510, he was celebrated for his religious paintings and frescoes adorning various churches in the region. His works can still be admired in the Basilica of Sant'Ubaldo in Gubbio.

In the 17th century, the Candio family gained prominence in the city of Siena, where they were involved in the local government and held influential positions. One member, Gian Battista Candio (1615-1687), served as the Gonfaloniere (standard-bearer) of the Republic of Siena, a prestigious role at the time.

Moving forward to the 18th century, a notable figure was Antonio Maria Candio (1720-1789), a respected jurist and legal scholar from Tuscany. He authored several treatises on civil law and held influential positions within the Grand Duchy of Tuscany.

Lastly, in the 19th century, Giuseppe Candio (1825-1897) was a prominent Italian architect and engineer from Umbria. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and infrastructure projects in the region, including the restoration of the Palazzo dei Consoli in Gubbio.

Throughout its history, the surname Candio has been associated with various locations across Tuscany and Umbria, such as Siena, Perugia, Gubbio, and their surrounding areas. The name has also been spelled in different variations, including Candido, Candidi, and Candii, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic variations of the time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Candio

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

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

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