Cerchio
Italian surname meaning "circle" or "ring".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 171 Americans carry the last name Cerchio. That puts it at #109,758 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,004,411 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cerchio surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
171
1 in 2,004,411
Census rank
#109,758
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
161
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 161 bearers of the surname Cerchio in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 109758th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cerchio, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cerchio
The surname Cerchio is of Italian origin, originating from the region of Tuscany in the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "cerchio," which means "circle" or "ring." The name likely referred to someone who lived near a circular structure, such as a town wall or a circular residential area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cerchio can be found in the Florentine tax records from the 14th century, where several families with this surname were listed as residents of the city. The name also appears in various medieval manuscripts and documents from the Tuscan region, suggesting its widespread use during that time.
In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the Cerchio surname was Giulio Cerchio, a renowned architect from Florence who was involved in the construction of several churches and palaces in the city. Another prominent individual was Battista Cerchio (1475-1545), a humanist scholar and poet who was highly regarded for his literary works.
During the Renaissance period, the Cerchio family played a significant role in the cultural and political life of Florence. Antonio Cerchio (1510-1572) was a respected diplomat and statesman who served as an ambassador for the Medici family, while his son, Lorenzo Cerchio (1540-1612), was a celebrated painter and sculptor.
In the 17th century, the Cerchio name appears in various records from the Tuscan region, including church registers and land ownership documents. One notable figure from this period was Pietro Cerchio (1625-1691), a prominent lawyer and judge who served in the Florentine court.
The Cerchio surname continued to be associated with notable individuals throughout the centuries. In the 19th century, Giuseppe Cerchio (1815-1882) was a renowned Italian painter and art teacher who gained recognition for his landscapes and portraits.
While the Cerchio surname is predominantly found in Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, it has also been carried by Italian immigrants to other parts of the world, where it has taken on various spellings and adaptations over time.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cerchio
Among Census respondents with the surname Cerchio, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Cerchio bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Cerchio surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.0%
- Hispanic or Latino5.0%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Cerchio surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #109,758 | #109,758 | 0.0% |
| Count | 161 | 161 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Cerchio bearers went from 161 to 161 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #109,758 to #109,758.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Cerchio
FAQ
Cerchio surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Cerchio?
The surname Cerchio holds position #109,758 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 171 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Cerchio surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cerchio, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.