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

Picciurro, 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 Picciurro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Picciurro in America

Picciurro is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Picciurro surname appeared 139 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 Picciurro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Picciurro 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 Picciurro

The surname Picciurro originates from Italy, specifically from the southern regions of Calabria and Sicily. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "piccione," meaning pigeon, and the suffix "-urro," which might have indicated a diminutive form or a nickname related to pigeons. Historically, surnames often arose from nicknames, occupations, or physical characteristics.

Records indicate that the name Picciurro appeared in various Italian manuscripts and documents dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries. One of the earliest known mentions of the surname can be found in the registers of the city of Reggio Calabria in the late 1400s, where it was spelled as "Piccirro."

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the name Picciurro was Gian Battista Picciurro (1532-1601), a renowned painter from Messina, Sicily. His works, primarily religious paintings and altarpieces, can be found in various churches across Sicily and southern Italy.

In the 18th century, a prominent member of the Picciurro family was Gaetano Picciurro (1726-1798), a respected lawyer and judge from Catanzaro, Calabria. He was known for his influential legal writings and his role in shaping the judicial system in the region.

Another historical figure worth mentioning is Antonio Picciurro (1842-1921), a politician and journalist from Reggio Calabria. He played an active role in the Italian Unification movement and served as a member of the Italian Parliament for several terms in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Moving into the 20th century, one cannot overlook Domenico Picciurro (1879-1964), a renowned sculptor and artist from Cosenza, Calabria. His works, often depicting religious themes and scenes from Italian folklore, can be found in various museums and public spaces throughout Italy.

Throughout its history, the surname Picciurro has maintained a strong presence in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in Calabria and Sicily. While the name has spread to other parts of the world through migration, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural and historical tapestry of these Italian regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Picciurro

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

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

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