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

Nuncio, 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 Nuncio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nuncio in America

Nuncio is the 23432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nuncio surname appeared 1,085 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 Nuncio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nuncio 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 Nuncio

The surname NUNCIO originates from Italy, where it first appeared in the late 15th century. It is derived from the Italian word "nuncio," which means "messenger" or "envoy." The name likely referred to someone who worked as a messenger or courier, perhaps in the service of a noble family or the Catholic Church.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname NUNCIO can be found in a document from the city of Siena, dated 1492. This document mentions a certain "Giovanni Nuncio," who was a merchant and landowner in the region. It is possible that Giovanni or one of his ancestors held a position as a messenger or envoy, which led to the adoption of the surname.

In the 16th century, the NUNCIO name appeared in several other Italian cities, including Florence and Rome. During this period, the Catholic Church played a significant role in Italian society, and it is likely that some individuals with the NUNCIO surname were employed as messengers or diplomats by the Church.

One notable figure with the NUNCIO surname was Pietro Nuncio (1480-1557), a Renaissance humanist and scholar from Siena. Pietro was a prolific writer and translator, known for his work on classical Greek and Roman texts. He also served as a diplomat and envoy for various Italian rulers.

Another important figure was Girolamo Nuncio (1520-1592), a Catholic cardinal and diplomat from Rome. Girolamo was appointed as the Papal Nuncio (ambassador) to several European countries, including France and Spain, during the latter half of the 16th century.

In the 17th century, the NUNCIO surname spread to other parts of Europe, such as Spain and France. This was likely due to the migration of Italian families or individuals who held positions as messengers or envoys in the service of noble houses or the Church.

One notable Spaniard with the NUNCIO surname was Pedro Nuncio (1612-1678), a military officer and diplomat who served as the Spanish ambassador to the Ottoman Empire in the 1660s. His role as an envoy or "nuncio" likely contributed to the adoption of the surname in Spain.

In the 18th century, the NUNCIO name appeared in some records from the Papal States, which encompassed parts of central Italy. For instance, a document from 1734 mentions a "Vincenzo Nuncio" who was a merchant and landowner in the town of Rieti.

Throughout its history, the NUNCIO surname has been associated with individuals who worked as messengers, envoys, or diplomats, often in the service of noble families, governments, or the Catholic Church. The name's enduring presence in various parts of Italy and Europe reflects the movement of people and the exchange of ideas and cultures during the Renaissance and subsequent periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nuncio

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

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

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