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

Cicala, 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 Cicala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cicala in America

Cicala is the 39773rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cicala surname appeared 552 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 Cicala.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cicala 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 Cicala

The surname Cicala is of Italian origin, deriving from the southern regions of Italy, particularly Calabria and Sicily. It likely emerged sometime during the medieval period, between the 11th and 15th centuries. The name is believed to stem from the Italian word "cicala," meaning "cicada," a type of insect known for its distinct buzzing sound.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Cicala can be found in a document from the 13th century, referencing a nobleman named Ruggero Cicala who held lands in the province of Reggio Calabria. This suggests that the name may have originated among the landowning aristocracy of the region.

In the 14th century, several members of the Cicala family were mentioned in historical records, including Gaspare Cicala, a prominent merchant from Messina, Sicily, who was involved in trade with various Mediterranean ports. Another notable figure was Antonello Cicala, a skilled architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Palermo during the late 15th century.

The Cicala surname also has connections to the island of Malta, where a noble family bearing the name held significant influence during the 16th and 17th centuries. One of the most renowned members was Niccolò Cicala (1515-1594), a Maltese nobleman who served as a high-ranking official in the Order of St. John and played a crucial role in the Great Siege of Malta in 1565.

In the realm of literature, the Cicala surname is associated with the Italian poet and playwright Scipione Cicala (1522-1592), who hailed from Messina, Sicily. His works, which included comedies and tragedies, were widely acclaimed during the Renaissance period.

Another notable figure was Girolamo Cicala (1588-1642), a Sicilian painter and architect who made significant contributions to the Baroque style in Italy. His architectural works can be found in various churches and palaces across Sicily and Naples.

Throughout its history, the Cicala surname has been subject to various spellings and variations, such as Cicala, Cicala, Cicala, and Cicala, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of the areas where it was prevalent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cicala

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

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

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