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

Nucifora, 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 Nucifora surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nucifora in America

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

The Nucifora 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 Nucifora.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nucifora 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 Nucifora

The surname Nucifora is of Italian origin, specifically from the island of Sicily. It can be traced back to the 15th century and is believed to have originated in the town of Noto, located in the southeastern part of the island.

The name Nucifora is derived from the Latin phrase "nucis fora," which translates to "walnut hole" or "walnut opening." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a walnut grove or a place where walnuts were abundant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nucifora can be found in the municipal records of Noto from the mid-15th century, where a certain Antonino Nucifora is mentioned as a landowner.

In the 16th century, the Nucifora family gained prominence in the town of Noto, with several members holding important positions within the local government and the church. One notable figure was Giuseppe Nucifora, a wealthy merchant and patron of the arts, who lived from 1540 to 1612.

As the Nucifora family expanded and spread across Sicily, the name underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Nuciforra, Nucifura, and Nucifora. These variations were often the result of local dialects and scribal errors.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Nucifora family settled in the town of Palermo, where they established themselves as prominent landowners and merchants. One of the most well-known members of this branch was Vincenzo Nucifora (1650-1718), who served as a magistrate and was known for his efforts to improve the city's infrastructure.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, several individuals with the surname Nucifora made significant contributions in various fields. Rosario Nucifora (1778-1854) was a renowned painter and sculptor from Catania, while Francesco Nucifora (1820-1892) was a celebrated poet and playwright from Palermo.

Another notable figure was Carmelo Nucifora (1856-1933), a lawyer and politician who played a crucial role in the unification of Italy and served as a member of the Italian Parliament.

As the Nucifora family continued to spread across Italy and beyond, they maintained a strong presence in their ancestral homeland of Sicily. The surname Nucifora remains a recognizable and respected name in the region to this day.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nucifora

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

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

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