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

Crocetti, 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 Crocetti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crocetti in America

Crocetti is the 63698th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crocetti surname appeared 313 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 Crocetti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crocetti 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 Crocetti

The surname Crocetti has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the Medieval period, around the 12th century. It is derived from the Italian word "crocetta," which means "small cross" or "crucifix." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a crossroads or made small crosses or crucifixes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Crocetti can be found in the historical records of Tuscany, where it was likely first adopted as a surname. The name appears in various documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, indicating its presence in the region during that time.

In the 15th century, the name Crocetti was mentioned in the records of the city of Florence, where it was associated with a family of artisans and craftsmen. One notable example is Giuliano Crocetti (1459-1527), a renowned goldsmith and sculptor who created works for the Medici family.

The name Crocetti also has connections to the town of Crocetta del Montello, located in the province of Treviso, in the Veneto region of northern Italy. It is believed that some branches of the Crocetti family may have originated from this area, taking their name from the town itself.

Another notable figure with the surname Crocetti is Giuseppe Crocetti (1824-1898), an Italian painter and sculptor from the town of Velletri, near Rome. He is known for his religious works and sculptures adorning various churches in Italy.

In the 20th century, the name Crocetti gained further prominence with Eugenio Crocetti (1896-1976), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as the President of the Italian Senate from 1963 to 1968.

While the surname Crocetti has its roots in Italy, it has also been found in other parts of the world, likely due to Italian migration and diaspora. However, the historical records and notable figures mentioned above highlight the enduring presence and significance of this surname within Italian culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crocetti

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

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

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