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

Cicatelli, 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 Cicatelli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cicatelli in America

Cicatelli is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cicatelli surname appeared 105 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 Cicatelli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cicatelli 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 Cicatelli

The surname Cicatelli originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "cicatrix," meaning scar or mark on the skin. This suggests that the name may have been given as a descriptive nickname to someone who had a prominent scar or birthmark.

The earliest known record of the Cicatelli name dates back to the 13th century in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the city of Florence. It is likely that the name was initially used to distinguish families or individuals within a small community.

One of the earliest documented instances of the Cicatelli name appears in the records of the Florentine Republic in 1276, where a certain Guido Cicatelli is mentioned as a merchant involved in trade with the cities of Pisa and Genoa.

During the Renaissance period, the Cicatelli family gained prominence in the city of Siena, where they were involved in the local wool trade. In the 16th century, a notable figure named Bartolomeo Cicatelli (1515-1591) was a renowned painter and architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in Siena.

As the Cicatelli name spread across Italy, it also found its way to other regions. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the city of Naples, where they became influential in the local government. One notable member was Antonio Cicatelli (1723-1798), who served as a magistrate and played a role in the reforms implemented during the Napoleonic era.

Another famous bearer of the Cicatelli name was the Italian composer and music theorist, Tommaso Cicatelli (1835-1904), who was born in the town of Rieti. He is best known for his contributions to the development of the Italian operatic tradition.

In the 20th century, the Cicatelli name gained international recognition through the work of the Italian writer and journalist, Mario Cicatelli (1910-1991). He was a prominent figure in the anti-fascist resistance during World War II and later became a respected author, publishing several novels and short stories.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the Cicatelli surname throughout history, reflecting its Italian origins and the various regions where it has been present over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cicatelli

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

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

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