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

Norcini, 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 Norcini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Norcini in America

Norcini is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Norcini surname appeared 157 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 Norcini.

We can also compare 2010 data for Norcini 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 Norcini

The surname Norcini originated in Italy, with its roots traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "norcino," which refers to a pork butcher or a person who prepares and sells pork products. This occupation was particularly prevalent in central Italy, especially in the regions of Umbria and Marche.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Norcini surname can be found in a document from the city of Perugia, dated 1387. The document mentions a certain "Giovanni Norcini," who was a member of the local guild of pork butchers. This suggests that the name had already established itself as a family name by that time.

The Norcini surname also appears in several historical records from the town of Norcia, located in the province of Perugia, Umbria. Norcia was renowned for its pork products, particularly the prized Norcia ham, and it is likely that many families involved in this trade adopted the surname Norcini.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Bartolomeo Norcini (1420-1494) gained recognition as a skilled artist and architect in the city of Urbino, in the Marche region. He is credited with designing several notable buildings, including the Church of San Bernardino and the Palazzo Ducale in Urbino.

Another prominent individual was Francesco Norcini (1510-1579), a Jesuit priest and theologian from Norcia. He was a renowned scholar and author, best known for his works on moral theology and his contributions to the Council of Trent.

In the 17th century, Giovanni Battista Norcini (1625-1698) was a celebrated painter from the town of Forlì, in the Emilia-Romagna region. His works, primarily religious paintings, can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.

The Norcini surname also has a connection to the town of Macerata, in the Marche region. In the 18th century, Giuseppe Norcini (1735-1812) was a prominent lawyer and professor of law at the University of Macerata.

Lastly, in the 19th century, Vincenzo Norcini (1815-1892) was a respected politician and journalist from the city of Ascoli Piceno, in the Marche region. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was known for his writings on social and political issues.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Norcini

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

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

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