2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Diciurcio
An Italian surname possibly derived from Latin meaning "circular path" or "circle".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Diciurcio. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Diciurcio 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
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Diciurcio in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Diciurcio, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Diciurcio
The surname DICIURCIO originated from Italy, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 14th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Italian phrase "di Ciurcio," which translates to "of Ciurcio" or "belonging to Ciurcio." This suggests that the surname may have initially been a descriptive name, perhaps referring to an individual's place of origin or association with a particular location.
One of the earliest documented references to the surname DICIURCIO can be found in the census records of the town of Salerno, located in the Campania region of southern Italy. In these records, dated around the year 1380, there are several entries for individuals bearing variations of the name, such as "Diciurchio" and "Diciurcio."
As the name spread and evolved over time, various spelling variations emerged, including "Diciurcio," "Diciurchio," "Diciurci," and "Dicicco." These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects, scribal errors, and phonetic adaptations.
Notable bearers of the DICIURCIO surname throughout history include Antonio DICIURCIO (c. 1450-1520), a renowned painter from Naples who was commissioned to create frescoes for several churches in the region. Another notable figure was Giacomo DICIURCIO (1620-1690), a prominent architect who designed several notable buildings in the city of Salerno during the 17th century.
In the 19th century, Giuseppe DICIURCIO (1845-1917) was a respected lawyer and political activist who played a significant role in the Italian unification movement. He was known for his passionate speeches advocating for democratic reforms and social justice.
During the early 20th century, Maria DICIURCIO (1890-1968) gained recognition as a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She established several schools in her hometown of Salerno and worked tirelessly to promote educational opportunities for girls and women.
Another prominent figure was Vincenzo DICIURCIO (1920-2005), a celebrated writer and poet whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. His poetry collections, such as "Versi d'Amore" (Verses of Love), received critical acclaim and garnered him numerous literary awards.
Throughout its history, the surname DICIURCIO has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Italy, particularly in the southern regions of Campania and Basilicata. While its origins can be traced back to the 14th century, the name continues to be carried by individuals of Italian descent, serving as a testament to their rich cultural heritage and family lineage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Diciurcio
Among Census respondents with the surname Diciurcio, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Diciurcio 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 Diciurcio surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.1% · 93
- Hispanic or Latino5.0% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.0% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Diciurcio
Diciurcio appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-4 bearers (-3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 363 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -4 bearers (-3.8%) | Down 363 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 Diciurcio 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 | #154,907 | #155,270 | -0.2% |
| Count | 105 | 101 | -3.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Diciurcio bearers went from 105 to 101 (-3.8% change). The surname moved down 363 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #155,270.
FAQ
Diciurcio surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Diciurcio?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Diciurcio. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Diciurcio?
Diciurcio ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 101 people with the surname Diciurcio. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Diciurcio.
Has Diciurcio become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Diciurcio went from 105 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #154,907 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Diciurcio?
Among Census respondents with the surname Diciurcio, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.0%). 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 Diciurcio in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.1% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Diciurcio appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.1%), Hispanic (5.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.0%). 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 Diciurcio (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 Diciurcio mean?
An Italian surname possibly derived from Latin meaning "circular path" or "circle". 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 Diciurcio (0.03 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 last name Diciurcio?
If you just want to know how common the surname Diciurcio is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.