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

Cioci, 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 Cioci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cioci in America

Cioci is the 85357th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cioci surname appeared 219 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 Cioci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cioci 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 Cioci

The surname CIOCI has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "ciocio," which means "log" or "piece of wood." This connection suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked with wood, such as a lumberjack or a woodcarver.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CIOCI can be found in a document from the city of Siena, dated 1327. The document mentions a certain "Giovanni Cioci," who was a landowner in the surrounding area. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various Tuscan records, including those of the city of Florence. One notable mention is that of a certain "Bartolomeo Cioci," who was a respected artist and sculptor active in the 1460s. His works can still be found in several churches throughout Tuscany.

As the name spread beyond its original region, it underwent various spellings and variations. In the 16th century, the variant "Ciocci" appears in records from the Lazio region, near Rome. This version of the name is still used by some families today.

One of the most famous individuals to bear the name CIOCI was Giovanni Battista Cioci (1633-1691), a Jesuit priest and missionary who spent several years in China. His letters and writings provide valuable insight into the cultural and religious practices of the time.

Another notable figure was Vincenzo Cioci (1769-1829), a lawyer and politician from the city of Viterbo. He played an active role during the French Revolutionary wars and the subsequent Napoleonic era, serving as a legal advisor to various governments.

In the 19th century, the CIOCI name can be found in various parts of Italy, with several families having settled in the regions of Campania and Calabria. One such individual was Pasquale Cioci (1838-1912), a renowned painter and art teacher from Naples.

Throughout its history, the surname CIOCI has maintained its connection to its Tuscan roots, even as it spread to other parts of Italy and beyond. While not a particularly widespread name, it has left its mark on various aspects of Italian culture, from art and religion to politics and law.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cioci

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

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

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