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

Policarpio, 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 Policarpio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Policarpio in America

Policarpio is the 39281st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Policarpio surname appeared 560 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 Policarpio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Policarpio 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 Policarpio

The surname Policarpio has its origins in Italy, dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Italian region of Campania, particularly in the city of Naples and its surrounding areas. The name is derived from the Greek words "polis" meaning city and "karpos" meaning fruit, suggesting a possible connection to an individual involved in the agricultural or horticultural trade within an urban setting.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Policarpio can be found in the archives of the Archdiocese of Naples, where a certain Giovanni Policarpio is mentioned as a landowner in the year 1492. Additionally, the name appears in a 16th-century manuscript detailing the lineage of noble Neapolitan families, suggesting that the Policarpio surname may have been associated with nobility or aristocracy during that time period.

In the early 17th century, historical records show a notable individual named Marco Policarpio (1598-1672), who was a renowned painter and sculptor from Naples. His works can still be found adorning various churches and galleries in Italy, showcasing his artistic talents and contributions to the Italian Renaissance.

Another notable figure with the Policarpio surname was Giuseppe Policarpio (1720-1801), a prominent lawyer and jurist from the town of Aversa, located in the province of Caserta. He was widely respected for his legal expertise and served as a judge in the Supreme Court of the Kingdom of Naples during the latter part of the 18th century.

In the 19th century, the Policarpio name gained further recognition with the birth of Vincenzo Policarpio (1854-1924), a celebrated poet and playwright from the city of Salerno. His works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, were widely acclaimed and continue to be studied and appreciated by literary scholars to this day.

Another notable figure was Elisabetta Policarpio (1878-1961), a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights in Italy. She dedicated her life to promoting equal educational opportunities for women and played a significant role in the establishment of several educational institutions in the country.

While the Policarpio surname may have originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural and historical tapestry of the Italian peninsula, where it has left an indelible mark across various fields, from art and literature to law and education.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Policarpio

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

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

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