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

Ceciliano, 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 Ceciliano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ceciliano in America

Ceciliano is the 88336th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ceciliano surname appeared 210 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 Ceciliano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ceciliano 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 Ceciliano

The surname Ceciliano is of Italian origin and can be traced back to the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin name "Caecilianus," which means "blind" or "little blind one." The name is believed to have originated in the region of Campania, particularly in the cities of Naples and Salerno.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Ceciliano can be found in the archives of the Monastery of San Martino in Naples, dating back to the 14th century. The records indicate that a certain Pietro Ceciliano was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city during that time.

During the Renaissance period, the Ceciliano family gained prominence in the city of Salerno, where they were involved in the local government and held influential positions. Notably, Girolamo Ceciliano (1492-1567) was a respected lawyer and judge who served as the mayor of Salerno in the mid-16th century.

In the 17th century, the Ceciliano name appeared in various manuscripts and records related to the Catholic Church in Italy. For instance, Tommaso Ceciliano (1620-1692) was a renowned theologian and author who wrote extensively on topics related to canon law and church doctrine.

The Ceciliano surname also has a connection to the world of arts and literature. Cesare Ceciliano (1741-1811) was an Italian painter and engraver who gained recognition for his religious artworks and portraits of notable figures of his time.

Another notable figure with the Ceciliano surname was Antonio Ceciliano (1804-1879), a composer and music theorist from Naples. He contributed significantly to the development of Italian opera and wrote several operas that were performed in various theaters across Italy.

In the 20th century, the Ceciliano name continued to be present in various fields. One notable individual was Raffaele Ceciliano (1912-1995), an Italian journalist and author who wrote extensively on the history and culture of Naples and its surrounding regions.

While the surname Ceciliano is not as common as some other Italian surnames, it has a rich history and has been associated with individuals who made significant contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ceciliano

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

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

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