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

Cicale, 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 Cicale surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cicale in America

Cicale is the 63698th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cicale surname appeared 313 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 Cicale.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cicale 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 Cicale

The surname CICALE originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania, where it first appeared in the 14th century. It is derived from the Italian word "cicala," which means "cicada," a type of insect known for its distinctive buzzing sound. This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or descriptive term for someone who was associated with cicadas or had a voice that resembled their sound.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CICALE surname can be found in historical documents from the city of Naples, dating back to the late 1300s. These records mention individuals with the name CICALE living in the area during that time period.

In the 15th century, the CICALE name appeared in various legal documents and property records from the town of Sorrento, located in the Campania region. This indicates that the surname had spread to other parts of the region by that point.

A notable figure bearing the CICALE surname was Antonio Cicale, a 16th-century Italian painter from Naples. Born in 1524, he was known for his religious works and frescoes adorning various churches in the city. He passed away in 1592.

Another individual of historical significance was Giovan Battista Cicale, a 17th-century Italian philosopher and theologian from Sorrento. Born in 1623, he authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy before his death in 1691.

In the 18th century, the CICALE name was found in records from the town of Amalfi, also in the Campania region. One such record mentions a Francesco Cicale, a local merchant and landowner, who lived during the mid-1700s.

Moving into the 19th century, there was a prominent Italian politician named Pietro Cicale, born in Naples in 1825. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the Risorgimento movement that led to the unification of Italy. He died in 1892.

Another noteworthy figure was Giuseppe Cicale, a 19th-century Italian poet and writer from Sorrento. Born in 1839, he published several collections of poetry and literary works celebrating the beauty and culture of his hometown. He passed away in 1917.

While the CICALE surname has its roots in the Campania region of Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the country and even abroad, carried by individuals and families who migrated to different locations over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cicale

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

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

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