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

Chirico, 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 Chirico surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chirico in America

Chirico is the 18757th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chirico surname appeared 1,462 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Chirico.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chirico 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 Chirico

The surname Chirico is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period in Italy. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "chirico," which means "cleric" or "priest." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have had connections to the clergy or religious institutions.

The name Chirico was initially concentrated in the regions of southern Italy, particularly in the areas around Naples, Salerno, and the Amalfi Coast. Records from the 13th and 14th centuries show variations of the spelling, such as "Chiricu" and "Chirico," indicating its early presence in these regions.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the surname Chirico can be found in a manuscript from the 14th century, which lists a "Giovanni Chirico" as a resident of the town of Amalfi. This provides evidence of the name's usage during that time period.

In the 15th century, the name Chirico appears in various historical records, including property deeds and legal documents from the city of Naples. One notable example is a document from 1478 that mentions a "Matteo Chirico," who was a merchant involved in trade between Naples and other Italian cities.

During the Renaissance period, a few individuals with the surname Chirico gained recognition in the arts and literature. One such person was Antonio Chirico (1472-1543), a painter and sculptor from Naples known for his works in churches and palaces throughout southern Italy.

In the 17th century, the Chirico family had established a presence in the city of Salerno, where they were involved in various professions, including law and academia. One notable figure from this era was Giulio Chirico (1612-1682), a renowned scholar and professor of law at the University of Salerno.

As the centuries progressed, the Chirico surname continued to be present in various regions of Italy, with some members achieving prominence in various fields. For example, Giorgio Chirico (1888-1978) was a renowned Italian painter and a key figure in the Metaphysical art movement of the early 20th century.

Other notable individuals with the surname Chirico include Luciano Chirico (1907-1983), an Italian writer and journalist who authored several novels and short stories, and Giuseppe Chirico (1923-2020), a celebrated Italian sculptor known for his monumental works in public spaces.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chirico

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

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

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