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

DiCecca, 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 DiCecca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiCecca in America

DiCecca is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiCecca surname appeared 145 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 DiCecca.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiCecca 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 DiCecca

The surname DICECCA originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Italian town of Cecca, located in the region of Calabria in southern Italy. The prefix "di" in Italian means "of" or "from," suggesting that the surname was initially used to identify individuals who hailed from the town of Cecca.

The town of Cecca itself is thought to have derived its name from the Latin word "caecus," which means "blind." This could suggest that the area was once known for its secluded or hidden nature, perhaps due to its location in a remote or obscured region of the Calabrian countryside.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DICECCA can be found in a 14th-century manuscript housed in the Archivio di Stato di Napoli (State Archives of Naples). This document, dated 1367, mentions a certain "Giovanni di Cecca" from the town of Crotone, which is located in the Calabrian province of Crotone.

In the 15th century, the surname DICECCA appeared in the historic Catasto Onciario (Tax Register) of the Kingdom of Naples, which was compiled between 1440 and 1449. This register includes several individuals bearing the surname, such as "Nicola di Cecca" and "Giacomo di Cecca," both from the town of Catanzaro in Calabria.

One notable figure in history who bore the surname DICECCA was Girolamo Dicecca (c. 1520-1590), a renowned Italian painter and architect from the Renaissance period. He was born in the town of Crotone and is particularly known for his contributions to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in and around the city of Naples.

Another individual of historical significance was Francesco Dicecca (1602-1672), a Calabrian nobleman and military leader who served as a captain in the Spanish army during the Thirty Years' War. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield and was granted land and titles by the Spanish Crown for his distinguished service.

In the 18th century, the DICECCA surname appeared in the records of the Accademia delle Scienze di Torino (Academy of Sciences of Turin), where a certain "Giuseppe Dicecca" (1725-1792) was listed as a member and contributor to the academy's scholarly publications on natural sciences and mathematics.

Towards the end of the 19th century, a notable figure named Antonio Dicecca (1856-1932) emerged as a prominent Italian journalist and writer. He was born in the town of Cosenza, Calabria, and gained recognition for his work as a editor and political commentator for various newspapers and journals in Italy.

Throughout its history, the surname DICECCA has maintained a strong presence in the Calabrian region of Italy, although it has also spread to other parts of the country and beyond due to migration and other factors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiCecca

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

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

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