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

Piccioli, 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 Piccioli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Piccioli in America

Piccioli is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Piccioli surname appeared 156 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 Piccioli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Piccioli 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 Piccioli

The surname Piccioli is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where it was likely derived from the Italian word "piccio," meaning "small" or "little."

In ancient Italian dialects, the word "piccio" or "picciolo" was commonly used as a nickname or descriptor for someone of small stature or a child. As surnames became more widespread in the Middle Ages, it is possible that families adopted the name Piccioli as a way to identify themselves.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Piccioli can be found in the historical records of the city of Perugia, dating back to the 14th century. These records mention a family by the name of Piccioli residing in the area during that time period.

Another notable reference to the name Piccioli comes from the 15th century, when a poet and scholar named Giovanni Piccioli lived in Florence. Born in 1422, Giovanni was known for his literary works and his association with the renowned Medici family.

In the 16th century, the name Piccioli appeared in various documents and records throughout the Italian peninsula. One notable individual from this era was Battista Piccioli, a renowned architect who was born in Siena in 1535 and worked on several notable buildings in the region.

As the surname spread across Italy, it also underwent various spelling variations, such as Picciolini, Piccioli, and Picciuoli. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local customs.

Another significant figure associated with the name Piccioli was Girolamo Piccioli, a 17th-century painter from the city of Parma. Born in 1608, Girolamo was known for his religious paintings and frescoes, many of which can still be found in churches throughout the region.

In the 19th century, the name Piccioli gained prominence in the world of literature with the birth of Giulio Piccioli in 1848. A prolific writer and journalist from Rome, Giulio was known for his novels and essays exploring Italian culture and society.

Throughout its long history, the surname Piccioli has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, architects, and writers. While its origins may be humble, rooted in a simple descriptor, the name has left an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Piccioli

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

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

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