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

Picchioni, 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 Picchioni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Picchioni in America

Picchioni is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Picchioni surname appeared 141 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 Picchioni.

We can also compare 2010 data for Picchioni 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 Picchioni

The surname Picchioni is of Italian origin, originating from the regions of Tuscany and Umbria in central Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "picchio," meaning "woodpecker." The name likely originated as a nickname or an occupational name for someone who worked with woodpeckers or was associated with them in some way.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Picchioni can be traced back to the 14th century in various medieval records and documents from the Tuscany and Umbria regions. One notable mention of the name is found in a 1381 census record from the city of Perugia, which lists a family with the surname Picchioni residing in the city.

In the 15th century, the Picchioni name appeared in several historical records from the town of Città di Castello in Umbria. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Pietro Picchioni, a merchant who lived in the town during the mid-1400s. Another notable figure was Francesco Picchioni, a renowned painter and artist who was active in Città di Castello in the late 15th century.

As the surname spread throughout Italy, it underwent various spelling variations, including Picchion, Piccione, and Piccion. In the 16th century, a branch of the Picchioni family settled in the city of Florence, where they became influential members of the local nobility. One notable member of this branch was Giulio Picchioni (1552-1624), a respected lawyer and legal scholar.

In the 17th century, the Picchioni name gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of Gian Battista Picchioni (1647-1721), a celebrated poet and playwright from the city of Siena. His works, including the play "La Finta Pazza" (The Feigned Madwoman), were highly acclaimed during his lifetime and contributed to the cultural renaissance of the era.

Another prominent figure bearing the Picchioni name was Vincenzo Picchioni (1785-1865), a military officer and statesman from Tuscany. He served as a general in the Napoleonic Wars and later played a crucial role in the Italian Unification movement, becoming a senator in the newly formed Kingdom of Italy.

Throughout the centuries, the Picchioni surname has been carried by various individuals across different fields, including artists, writers, politicians, and scholars. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its origins remain rooted in the rich cultural heritage of central Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Picchioni

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

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

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