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

Novicio, 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 Novicio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Novicio in America

Novicio is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Novicio surname appeared 115 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 Novicio.

The history of the last name Novicio

The surname NOVICIO has its origins in Italy, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "novizio," which means "novice" or "beginner." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was new to a particular trade or profession, or perhaps a newcomer to a particular region or community.

One of the earliest known references to the NOVICIO surname can be found in a document from the city of Genoa, dated 1276. This document mentions a certain "Giovanni Novicio," who was a merchant involved in the trade of silk and spices. Another early record from the same time period mentions a "Stefano Novicio" from the town of Piacenza, who was a skilled stonemason.

As the surname spread throughout Italy, it underwent various spelling variations, such as "Novizi," "Novizzi," and "Novizzi." These variants were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation.

In the 14th century, a notable figure with the NOVICIO surname was Bartolomeo Novicio, a renowned artist from Florence. He was known for his intricate frescoes and religious paintings, which adorned many churches and cathedrals throughout Tuscany. Bartolomeo Novicio lived from approximately 1335 to 1405.

Another prominent individual was Pietro Novicio, a scholar and philosopher from Venice, who lived during the 15th century. He was a respected figure in the intellectual circles of his time and wrote several treatises on theology and ethics. Pietro Novicio's exact dates of birth and death are unknown, but he is believed to have lived between 1420 and 1495.

In the 16th century, the NOVICIO surname found its way to Spain, where it was sometimes spelled as "Novicio" or "Novizio." One notable figure from this period was Diego Novicio, a Spanish soldier and explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to the New World. Diego Novicio was born around 1490 and died in the early 1560s.

As the centuries passed, the NOVICIO surname continued to spread across Europe and eventually to other parts of the world. Today, it can be found in various countries, although its origins can be traced back to the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Novicio

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

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

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