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

Curcuru, 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 Curcuru surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Curcuru in America

Curcuru is the 47614th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Curcuru surname appeared 445 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 Curcuru.

We can also compare 2010 data for Curcuru 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 Curcuru

The surname Curcuru originated in Sicily, Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Sicilian word "curcuridda," which means "curled" or "curly-haired." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone with curly hair.

Curcuru is a variation of the more common Italian surname Curcio, which has a similar origin and meaning. The earliest recorded instances of the name Curcuru can be traced back to the late 16th century in various Sicilian records and documents.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Francesco Curcuru, a Sicilian nobleman born in 1587. He was mentioned in several historical records from the early 17th century, including land deeds and legal documents.

In the late 18th century, a man named Vincenzo Curcuru gained recognition as a talented sculptor and artist. He was responsible for creating several notable works of art that can still be found in churches and public buildings across Sicily.

During the 19th century, the Curcuru family played a significant role in the Sicilian wine industry. Giovanni Curcuru (1812-1893) established one of the first modern wineries in the region, which remained in operation for several generations.

Another notable figure with the surname Curcuru was Mario Curcuru (1890-1972), a prominent lawyer and politician from Palermo, Sicily. He served as a member of the Italian parliament and was instrumental in shaping several important legal reforms during his career.

In the early 20th century, Salvatore Curcuru (1902-1985) gained recognition as a respected historian and author. He wrote numerous books and articles about the rich cultural heritage of Sicily, focusing particularly on the island's unique traditions and folklore.

While the name Curcuru is not as common as some other Italian surnames, it has deep roots in Sicilian history and can be traced back several centuries. The name's origins as a descriptive nickname for someone with curly hair have remained a part of its legacy over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Curcuru

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

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

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