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

Curcio, 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 Curcio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Curcio in America

Curcio is the 7589th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Curcio surname appeared 4,380 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Curcio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Curcio 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 Curcio

The surname Curcio has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Campania and Calabria. It is derived from the Latin word "curcius," which means "crooked" or "bent." This suggests that the name may have initially been given as a descriptive surname to someone who had a physical characteristic or trait associated with being crooked or bent.

In the 13th century, the name Curcio began appearing in various records and documents throughout southern Italy. One of the earliest known references can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of historical documents from the city of Bari, where a certain "Nicola Curcio" is mentioned in a legal document dated 1268.

During the Middle Ages, the Curcio name was also present in the region of Calabria. In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Curcio (1420-1492) was a prominent jurist and legal scholar from the town of Rossano. His writings and legal treatises were highly regarded during his time.

As the name spread throughout Italy, various spelling variations emerged, such as Curcio, Curcione, and Curcetti. These variations often reflected regional dialects and linguistic differences within the country.

In the 16th century, the Curcio name gained further recognition with the birth of Vincenzo Curcio (1570-1634), a renowned painter from Naples. His works, which showcased his skills in the Baroque style, can still be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.

Another notable figure with the Curcio name was Gian Vincenzo Curcio (1645-1718), a Catholic prelate who served as the Archbishop of Conza and Campagna in the late 17th century. His ecclesiastical career and contributions to the Church left a lasting impact in the region.

In more recent times, the Curcio surname has continued to be prominent in Italy, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields, such as literature, art, and academia.

While the surname Curcio has its roots in Italy, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance can be traced back to the regions of southern Italy, where it first emerged and gained prominence over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Curcio

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

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

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