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

Colicchio, 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 Colicchio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Colicchio in America

Colicchio is the 56073rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Colicchio surname appeared 365 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 Colicchio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Colicchio 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 Colicchio

The surname COLICCHIO is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Calabria. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "colliccio," which means a small hill or mound, suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived on or near a small hill.

During the medieval period, the name COLICCHIO appeared in various historical records and documents, including the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of documents from the province of Bari in southern Italy, dating back to the 11th century. This early appearance of the name indicates its longstanding presence in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the COLICCHIO surname can be found in the 14th century, when a certain Pietro COLICCHIO was mentioned in a legal document from the city of Naples in 1345. This suggests that the name had already been established in the area by that time.

In the 16th century, the name COLICCHIO was associated with several notable individuals, such as Girolamo COLICCHIO, a renowned architect and sculptor from Naples who lived between 1525 and 1592. His works can be found in various churches and buildings throughout the city.

Another prominent figure bearing the COLICCHIO surname was Francesco COLICCHIO, a celebrated painter and fresco artist from the town of Salerno, born in 1674 and active until his death in 1743. His works adorned numerous churches and palaces in southern Italy, showcasing his exceptional artistic talents.

In the 19th century, the COLICCHIO name gained further recognition with the birth of Vincenzo COLICCHIO, a prominent lawyer and politician from the city of Cosenza in Calabria. Born in 1820, he played a significant role in the Italian Unification movement and served as a member of the Italian Parliament from 1861 until his death in 1892.

Another noteworthy individual with the COLICCHIO surname was Antonio COLICCHIO, a renowned writer and journalist from Naples, born in 1876. He authored several novels and literary works that explored the cultural and social aspects of southern Italian life during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

While the COLICCHIO name has its roots in southern Italy, over time, it has spread to other parts of the country and beyond, carried by generations of families and individuals who have contributed to various fields, from arts and literature to law and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Colicchio

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

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

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