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

DeCiga, 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 DeCiga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeCiga in America

DeCiga is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeCiga surname appeared 186 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 DeCiga.

The history of the last name DeCiga

The surname DECIGA originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "decimus," meaning "tenth," suggesting that the name may have been given to a family that lived on a tenth property or paid a tenth tax.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DECIGA name can be found in the Codice Diplomatico della Lombardia Medievale, a collection of medieval documents from the Lombardy region of Italy. In a document dated 1187, a certain Guglielmo DECIGA is mentioned as a landowner in the city of Pavia.

During the 13th century, the DECIGA family appears to have been prominent in the city of Genoa, with several members holding important positions in the local government and maritime trade. A notable figure from this period was Nicolò DECIGA (1220-1298), a wealthy merchant and ship owner who financed several expeditions to the Black Sea and the Mediterranean.

In the 14th century, the name DECIGA spread to other parts of Italy, with records showing families bearing this surname in regions such as Tuscany and Umbria. One notable figure from this time was Filippo DECIGA (1325-1402), a scholar and diplomat who served as an ambassador for the Republic of Florence.

The 15th century saw the DECIGA name appear in the historic town of Gubbio, located in the Umbria region. Here, the family was involved in the local wool trade and held positions of influence in the town's government. A prominent member of the Gubbio DECIGAs was Tommaso DECIGA (1450-1522), who served as the town's mayor for several terms.

By the 16th century, the DECIGA surname had spread to other parts of Europe, with records showing families bearing this name in Spain, France, and even England. One notable figure from this period was Antonio DECIGA (1520-1592), a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of the Americas alongside Hernán Cortés.

Throughout its history, the DECIGA surname has been associated with various noble families, scholars, merchants, and individuals of influence in their respective communities. While the name may have originated from a humble meaning related to taxation or land ownership, it has since become a part of the rich tapestry of European history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeCiga

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

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 DeCiga 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.

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

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