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

Ceci, 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 Ceci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ceci in America

Ceci is the 34835th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ceci surname appeared 648 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 Ceci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ceci 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 Ceci

The surname "CECI" is believed to have originated in Italy, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "caecus," which means "blind" or "sightless." The name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who was visually impaired or had a physical characteristic associated with blindness.

Early records of the name can be found in various Italian regions, particularly in the central and southern parts of the country. One of the earliest documented instances of the name appears in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a manuscript from the 9th century, where a certain "Petrus Ceci" is mentioned.

In the 13th century, the name "Ceci" was recorded in the chronicles of the town of Viterbo, located in the Lazio region of central Italy. These chronicles mention a nobleman named "Guido Ceci," who played a significant role in the local affairs of the time.

The name "Ceci" can also be traced back to the town of Cisterna di Latina, located in the province of Latina, Lazio region. In the 15th century, a prominent family bearing this surname resided in the area, and their influence extended across various parts of the region.

One notable figure with the surname "Ceci" was Giovanni Battista Ceci, an Italian sculptor born in 1612 in the town of Saluzzo, Piedmont. He gained recognition for his works, which adorned several churches and palaces throughout Italy.

Another individual of note was Antonio Ceci, a 17th-century Italian painter and architect from Naples. He was particularly renowned for his architectural designs and his contributions to the city's urban landscape.

In the 18th century, the name "Ceci" gained further prominence with Giuseppe Ceci, an Italian historian and archaeologist from the town of Terni, Umbria. His extensive research and writings on the history and antiquities of the region earned him significant recognition.

The surname "Ceci" has also been associated with various place names throughout Italy. For instance, the town of Ceccano, located in the province of Frosinone, Lazio, shares a similar root with the surname, suggesting a potential connection or origin.

While the surname "Ceci" may have evolved over time, with variations in spelling and pronunciation, its Italian roots and historical references provide a rich tapestry of its origin and significance across multiple regions of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ceci

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

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

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