2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Cecchine
An Italian surname derived from the Italian word "cecchina" meaning a female sniper or sharpshooter.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Cecchine. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cecchine surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Cecchine in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cecchine, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cecchine
The surname CECCHINE is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "cecchino," which means "shooter" or "marksman." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who had exceptional skill with a bow or firearm.
The earliest records of the CECCHINE surname can be found in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the cities of Florence and Siena. It is believed that the name first emerged in the 13th or 14th century, during a time when skilled archers and marksmen were highly valued for their contribution to the defense of cities and in military campaigns.
One of the earliest known mentions of the CECCHINE name appears in the records of the Medici family, the powerful dynasty that ruled Florence during the Renaissance. In the 15th century, a certain Giovanni CECCHINE is documented as having served as a guard in the Medici household, likely due to his proficiency with weaponry.
As the CECCHINE family grew and spread throughout Italy, variations in the spelling of the name began to emerge. Some of these alternative spellings include CECCHINI, CECCHINO, and CECCHINE. These variations often reflected regional dialects and local pronunciation patterns.
Notable individuals with the CECCHINE surname throughout history include:
1. Francesco CECCHINE (1557-1612), a renowned painter from Siena who gained recognition for his religious artwork and frescoes adorning churches in central Italy.
2. Lucrezia CECCHINE (1670-1734), a celebrated opera singer from Bologna who performed in some of the most prestigious theaters across Europe during the Baroque period.
3. Antonio CECCHINE (1808-1879), a revolutionary and patriot from Naples who fought for the unification of Italy under Giuseppe Garibaldi's campaign in the mid-19th century.
4. Emilio CECCHINE (1881-1961), an architect from Rome who designed several iconic buildings in the city, including the Palazzo delle Poste Centrali and the Chiesa di Santa Maria della Salute.
5. Margherita CECCHINE (1914-2001), a renowned Italian actress and theater director who received numerous accolades for her performances on stage and in films throughout the 20th century.
While the CECCHINE name has its origins in the skilled marksmen of medieval Italy, it has since become associated with various professions and achievements, reflecting the diverse contributions of those who have carried this surname across generations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cecchine
Among Census respondents with the surname Cecchine, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Cecchine bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Cecchine surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.1% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino4.0% · 4
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cecchine
Cecchine appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-8 bearers (-7.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 4,818 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -8 bearers (-7.3%) | Down 4,818 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Cecchine surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,452 | #155,270 | -3.2% |
| Count | 109 | 101 | -7.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cecchine bearers went from 109 to 101 (-7.3% change). The surname moved down 4,818 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #155,270.
FAQ
Cecchine surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cecchine?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Cecchine. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Cecchine?
Cecchine ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 101 people with the surname Cecchine. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Cecchine.
Has Cecchine become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cecchine went from 109 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 8 (-7.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #150,452 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Cecchine?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cecchine, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Black (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Cecchine in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.1% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cecchine appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.1%), Hispanic (4.0%), Black (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Cecchine (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Cecchine mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Italian word "cecchina" meaning a female sniper or sharpshooter. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Cecchine (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Cecchine?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.