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

Croci, 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 Croci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Croci in America

Croci is the 74375th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Croci surname appeared 260 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 Croci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Croci 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 Croci

The surname CROCI is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to medieval times in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "croce," meaning "cross," which was a common symbol used in heraldry and religious iconography during that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CROCI name can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the city of Florence, where a certain Gianni CROCI is mentioned as a prominent merchant and landowner. This document provides valuable insight into the early presence of the CROCI surname in the heart of Tuscany.

In the 14th century, the CROCI family gained significant prominence in the city of Bologna, located in the Emilia-Romagna region. Historical records from this period mention several members of the CROCI lineage who held influential positions within the local government and were actively involved in the city's affairs.

One notable figure from this time was Giacomo CROCI (1325-1395), a renowned jurist and legal scholar who taught at the prestigious University of Bologna. His contributions to the field of law and his position as a respected academic further elevated the CROCI family's standing within the region.

In the Renaissance era, the name CROCI became associated with the arts, particularly in the field of architecture. Leonardo CROCI (1459-1525), a renowned architect from Florence, left his mark on the city's skyline with his innovative designs and contributions to several iconic buildings, including the Basilica of San Lorenzo.

Another prominent figure bearing the CROCI surname was Bartolomeo CROCI (1570-1638), a celebrated painter from the city of Bologna. His works, which often depicted religious themes and portrayed scenes from the Bible, adorned the walls of numerous churches and private collections throughout Italy.

As the centuries progressed, the CROCI surname continued to be represented across various disciplines and professions. One notable example is Giovanni Battista CROCI (1685-1756), a distinguished astronomer and mathematician from Emilia-Romagna, who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.

The CROCI name has also been associated with the world of literature, with the renowned Italian poet and playwright Matteo CROCI (1818-1892) being one of the most celebrated figures bearing this surname. His poetic works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earned him widespread recognition and a lasting legacy in the literary world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Croci

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

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

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