2000
#11,232
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,587
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.96
Rare Last name
Dicicco
Derived from the Italian surname "Di Cicco," meaning "son of Cicco," a diminutive of the name Francesco.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,142 Americans carry the last name Dicicco. That puts it at #11,067 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.92 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 109,088 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dicicco surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
3.1K
1 in 109,088
Census rank
#11,067
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.7K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,740 bearers of the surname Dicicco in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.92 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 11067th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dicicco, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dicicco
Among Census respondents with the surname Dicicco, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Dicicco bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Dicicco surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.4% · 2,559
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 92
- Two or more races2.3% · 63
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 13
- Black or African American0.3% · 9
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dicicco
Dicicco appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#11,543
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,723
+136 bearers (+5.3%)
Per 100,000 0.92
Rank movement Down 311 places
2020
#11,067
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,740
+17 bearers (+0.6%)
Per 100,000 0.92
Rank movement Up 476 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #11,232 | 2,587 | 0.96 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #11,543 | 2,723 | 0.92 | +136 bearers (+5.3%) | Down 311 places |
| 2020 | #11,067 | 2,740 | 0.92 | +17 bearers (+0.6%) | Up 476 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Dicicco surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,543 | #11,067 | 4.1% |
| Count | 2,723 | 2,740 | 0.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.92 | 0.92 | -0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dicicco bearers went from 2,723 to 2,740 (+0.6% change). The surname moved up 476 positions in the national ranking, going from #11,543 to #11,067.
FAQ
Dicicco surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dicicco?
Name Census estimates that about 3,142 living Americans carry the surname Dicicco. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 109,088 residents.
How common is Dicicco?
Dicicco ranks #11,067 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.92 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,740 people with the surname Dicicco. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,142), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.92 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.92 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Dicicco.
Has Dicicco become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dicicco went from 2,723 recorded bearers to 2,740. That is an increase of 17 (+0.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #11,543 to #11,067.
What does the Census say about the background of Dicicco?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dicicco, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (2.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Dicicco in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.4% (2,559 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dicicco appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.4%), Hispanic (3.4%), Two or More Races (2.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Dicicco (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Dicicco mean?
Derived from the Italian surname "Di Cicco," meaning "son of Cicco," a diminutive of the name Francesco. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Dicicco (0.92 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Dicicco?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.