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

Castricone, 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 Castricone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Castricone in America

Castricone is the 60960th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Castricone surname appeared 330 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 Castricone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Castricone 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 Castricone

The surname Castricone is of Italian origin, and it can be traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Naples and Campania.

Castricone is derived from the Italian word "castro," which means "castle" or "fortified town." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived in or near a castle or fortified settlement. The suffix "-cone" is a common Italian surname ending that can indicate a place of origin or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Castricone can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of historical documents from the city of Bari, dating back to the 11th century. This suggests that the name was already in use during the medieval period in southern Italy.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the surname Castricone. One such person was Lorenzo Castricone, a renowned sculptor from Naples who lived in the 16th century. His works adorned many churches and public buildings in the city.

Another prominent figure was Vincenzo Castricone, a Italian military leader who fought in the Napoleonic Wars during the early 19th century. He rose through the ranks and became a highly respected general in the Napoleonic army.

In the 20th century, Giuseppe Castricone was a famous Italian painter known for his vibrant landscapes and depictions of rural life in southern Italy. He was born in 1907 and his works are displayed in various museums and galleries across Italy.

Giulia Castricone, born in 1945, was a renowned Italian actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career. She was particularly acclaimed for her performances in several Italian neorealist films of the 1960s and 1970s.

Additionally, there is a small town called Castricone in the province of Salerno, Italy, which may have contributed to the origin and spread of the surname in that region.

While the surname Castricone is not among the most common in Italy, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been associated with notable individuals in various fields, including art, military, and entertainment.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Castricone

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

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

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