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

Ceccarelli, 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 Ceccarelli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ceccarelli in America

Ceccarelli is the 31383rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ceccarelli surname appeared 738 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 Ceccarelli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ceccarelli 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 Ceccarelli

The surname Ceccarelli is of Italian origin, originating in the region of Tuscany during the Middle Ages. It is a patronymic surname, derived from the personal name "Ceccaro," which itself is a diminutive form of the Italian name "Cecco," a variant of the name "Francesco."

The earliest recorded instances of the name Ceccarelli can be traced back to the 13th century, appearing in various medieval documents and records from Tuscany. One notable early bearer of the name was Ceccarello Ceccarelli, a merchant from the city of Siena who is mentioned in a document dated 1276.

In the following centuries, the Ceccarelli name continued to be prominent in Tuscany, particularly in the cities of Florence and Siena. Several members of the family held positions of importance within the local governments and guilds of these cities during the Renaissance period.

One famous bearer of the Ceccarelli name was Giovan Battista Ceccarelli (1518-1584), a renowned Italian architect and engineer from Siena. He is best known for his work on the Palazzo Pubblico in Siena, as well as his contributions to the fortifications of the city.

Another notable figure was Vincenzo Ceccarelli (1670-1745), a Florentine painter who specialized in religious works and frescoes. His paintings can still be found in various churches and galleries throughout Tuscany.

In the late 18th century, the Ceccarelli family had a presence in the nearby region of Umbria, as evidenced by the birth of Filippo Ceccarelli (1784-1858) in the town of Gubbio. Filippo was a respected scholar and historian who wrote extensively on the history and culture of Umbria.

During the 19th century, members of the Ceccarelli family began to migrate to other parts of Italy and beyond, carrying their surname with them. One such individual was Antonio Ceccarelli (1824-1897), who was born in Florence but later settled in Genoa, where he became a successful merchant and philanthropist.

Throughout its history, the Ceccarelli name has maintained a strong connection to its Tuscan roots, with many bearers of the surname still residing in the region today. While the name has spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, its origins and rich heritage remain firmly rooted in the medieval and Renaissance eras of Tuscany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ceccarelli

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

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

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