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

Narcia, 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 Narcia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Narcia in America

Narcia is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Narcia surname appeared 154 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 Narcia.

The history of the last name Narcia

The surname Narcia has its origins in the Italian region of Umbria, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "nardus," which referred to the aromatic plant nard. This plant was commonly used in ancient times for medicinal purposes and as a perfume.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Narcia can be found in a document from the city of Perugia, dated 1187. This document lists a certain "Petrus de Narcia" as a landowner in the area. It is likely that this individual or his ancestors were involved in the cultivation or trade of nard, leading to the adoption of the surname.

In the 14th century, the name appears in several records from the town of Todi, also located in Umbria. One notable mention is that of a priest named Giacomo Narcia, who served in the local church from 1342 to 1376. His family's connection to the name and its origin remains unclear.

During the Renaissance period, the Narcia name gained some prominence in the arts. Bartolomeo Narcia (1460-1524), a painter from Perugia, was known for his contributions to the decoration of several churches in the region. His works can still be admired in the Basilica of San Pietro in Perugia, among other locations.

Another influential figure was Francesco Narcia (1521-1598), a humanist scholar and philosopher from Todi. He authored several treatises on ethics and moral philosophy, which were widely studied in academic circles of the time. His writings shed light on the intellectual discourse of the era.

In more recent history, the name Narcia has been associated with the Italian clergy. Cardinal Giuseppe Narcia (1876-1960) was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church, serving as Archbishop of Perugia from 1925 until his death. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and social welfare initiatives in the region.

While the surname Narcia is not among the most common in Italy, it continues to hold a significant historical and cultural legacy, particularly in the regions of Umbria and Perugia, where its origins can be traced back several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Narcia

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

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

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