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

Civic, 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 Civic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Civic in America

Civic is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Civic surname appeared 115 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 Civic.

The history of the last name Civic

The surname "CIVIC" is thought to have originated in the Italian region of Tuscany during the late medieval period. It is likely derived from the Latin word "civicus," meaning "citizen" or "civic," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who held a prominent civic role or position within their community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a 14th-century Florentine tax record, where a certain "Giovanni Civic" is mentioned as a landowner in the outskirts of the city. This suggests that the Civic family had already established itself as a notable presence in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, the name appears in several historical documents related to the powerful Medici family, who ruled Florence during the Renaissance. A "Francesco Civic" is recorded as serving as a diplomatic envoy for the Medicis, indicating that members of the Civic family had achieved a certain level of prominence and trust within the court.

During the 16th century, the name seems to have spread beyond the borders of Tuscany, as evidenced by records of a "Guido Civic" who was a renowned scholar and professor at the University of Bologna. This Guido Civic, born in 1510 and died in 1585, was known for his contributions to the fields of philosophy and rhetoric.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named "Antonio Civic" (1620-1692) gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer in Venice. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and structures in the city, including the Church of Santa Maria della Salute.

Another prominent individual with the Civic surname was "Giovanni Battista Civic" (1761-1838), a celebrated painter from the city of Milan. His works, which often depicted religious and historical scenes, can still be found in various churches and museums throughout northern Italy.

While the surname "CIVIC" may not be as widespread or well-known as some other Italian surnames, its historical roots and associations with notable figures in various fields suggest a rich cultural heritage and a legacy of achievement and civic engagement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Civic

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

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 Civic 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.

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

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