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

Ciccarelli, 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 Ciccarelli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ciccarelli in America

Ciccarelli is the 14537th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ciccarelli surname appeared 2,050 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 Ciccarelli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ciccarelli 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 Ciccarelli

The surname Ciccarelli originated in Italy and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "cicca," meaning a small portion or piece, and the diminutive suffix "-elli." This suggests that the name was initially used to refer to a small or insignificant person or object.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ciccarelli can be found in the archives of the city of Naples, where a certain Bartolomeo Ciccarelli was mentioned in a document dated 1378. This document referred to a land transaction involving Bartolomeo and his family.

In the 15th century, the name Ciccarelli appeared in several historical records from the town of Amalfi, located on the Amalfi Coast in the region of Campania. These records mention a family of merchants and traders who played a significant role in the local economy at the time.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure with the surname Ciccarelli was Alphonso Ciccarelli (1474-1538), a humanist scholar and poet from Naples. He was renowned for his writings on classical literature and his contributions to the cultural revival of the time.

In the 17th century, Giovanni Battista Ciccarelli (1609-1679) was a prominent Italian painter and architect from the town of Foligno in Umbria. His works can still be admired in various churches and buildings throughout Italy, showcasing his skill in the Baroque style of art and architecture.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname Ciccarelli was Vincenzo Ciccarelli (1736-1826), a renowned composer and music theorist from Naples. He was particularly known for his operas and his contributions to the development of the Neapolitan school of music.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Ciccarelli (1808-1892) was an Italian politician and patriot who played a significant role in the unification of Italy. He served as a member of the Italian parliament and was actively involved in the Risorgimento movement, which aimed to establish a unified Italian state.

Throughout its history, the surname Ciccarelli has been associated with various professions and achievements, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name across different regions of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ciccarelli

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

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

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