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

Codio, 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 Codio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Codio in America

Codio is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Codio surname appeared 152 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 Codio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Codio 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 Codio

The surname Codio is thought to have originated in Italy, with the earliest records dating back to the late 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "codio," which meant "tail" or "end." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a nickname for someone with a distinctive physical feature or perhaps a descriptive term related to a location or occupation.

One of the earliest documented instances of the Codio name can be found in the historic records of the city of Genoa, where a merchant named Giovanni Codio is mentioned in a trade document from 1287. This suggests that the name was already established in the region at that time.

In the 14th century, the Codio family seems to have spread to other parts of Italy, with records showing members residing in cities such as Florence and Venice. A notable individual from this period was Pietro Codio, a renowned artist who was born in Florence in 1341 and is known for his intricate frescoes adorning several churches in the city.

As the centuries progressed, the Codio name continued to appear in various Italian records and documents. In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Niccolò Codio gained recognition as a skilled diplomat and ambassador, serving in the courts of several Italian city-states.

By the 17th century, the Codio family had established a presence in other parts of Europe as well. One notable individual from this period was Marcantonio Codio, a military commander who served in the Spanish army during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) and was renowned for his strategic prowess on the battlefield.

In the 18th century, the Codio name gained further prominence with the birth of Giuseppe Codio (1728-1803), a renowned Italian composer and musician. His works, which included operas, symphonies, and chamber music, were widely celebrated throughout Europe during his lifetime.

Another significant figure bearing the Codio surname was Lucrezia Codio (1832-1912), an Italian writer and feminist activist. She was a pioneering voice in advocating for women's rights and education in Italy during the late 19th century.

While the Codio surname is relatively uncommon in modern times, it has a rich history spanning centuries and has been associated with individuals from diverse fields, including art, diplomacy, military, music, and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Codio

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

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

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