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

DiCicco, 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 DiCicco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiCicco in America

DiCicco is the 11543rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiCicco surname appeared 2,723 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 DiCicco.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiCicco 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 DiCicco

The surname DICICCO has its origins in Italy, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a patronymic surname derived from the Italian personal name Cicco, a diminutive form of the name Francesco.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DICICCO can be found in the records of the city of Naples in the 14th century. It is believed that the name was initially centered in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Naples and Campania.

During the Renaissance period, the DICICCO name gained prominence in various parts of Italy. In the 16th century, there are records of a notable merchant family bearing the DICICCO name in the city of Venice. This family played a significant role in the thriving trade networks of the Venetian Republic.

The name DICICCO has also been linked to several prominent figures throughout history. In the late 15th century, Giovanni DICICCO was a renowned scholar and philosopher from the city of Salerno. His works on medieval philosophy and logic were widely studied in academic circles of that era.

Moving into the 17th century, a branch of the DICICCO family established itself in the Papal States, where they held influential positions within the Catholic Church. One notable figure was Cardinal Giacomo DICICCO (1620-1690), a prominent figure in the Vatican and an influential advisor to several popes.

In the 19th century, the DICICCO name gained recognition in the field of arts and literature. Alessandro DICICCO (1835-1912) was a celebrated Italian painter known for his vibrant landscapes and portraits. His works were exhibited in various galleries across Europe and are still highly regarded today.

Another notable figure with the DICICCO surname was Vincenzo DICICCO (1856-1927), a renowned linguist and philologist. His contributions to the study of Italian dialects and their historical development were groundbreaking, and his research is still widely referenced by scholars today.

Throughout its history, the DICICCO name has been associated with various professions, from merchants and scholars to artists and ecclesiastical figures. While the name originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiCicco

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

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

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