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

Quattrociocchi, 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 Quattrociocchi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quattrociocchi in America

Quattrociocchi is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quattrociocchi surname appeared 168 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 Quattrociocchi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quattrociocchi 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 Quattrociocchi

The surname Quattrociocchi originates from Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian phrase "quattro ciocchi," which translates to "four logs" or "four stumps." This name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone who lived near or worked with four tree stumps or logs.

The earliest recorded instances of the Quattrociocchi surname can be found in historical documents from the regions of Lazio and Tuscany in central Italy. Some of the earliest records include a land deed from 1287 mentioning a Pietro Quattrociocchi from the town of Viterbo, and a tax registry from 1321 listing a Giovanni Quattrociocchi from Siena.

During the Renaissance period, the Quattrociocchi family gained prominence in the city of Rome. One notable figure was Bartolomeo Quattrociocchi (1498-1568), a wealthy merchant and banker who served as a financial advisor to Pope Clement VII. His son, Giacomo Quattrociocchi (1525-1592), was a respected lawyer and judge in the Papal court.

In the 17th century, the Quattrociocchi family established itself in the region of Umbria, where they were landowners and members of the local nobility. A notable figure from this era was Count Fabio Quattrociocchi (1638-1712), who served as the ambassador of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany to the Holy See.

The 18th century saw the rise of the painter and architect Luigi Quattrociocchi (1725-1803), who was born in the town of Gualdo Tadino in Umbria. His works can be found in various churches and palaces throughout Italy, including the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome.

In the 19th century, the Quattrociocchi family produced several notable figures in the fields of politics and academia. One such figure was Enrico Quattrociocchi (1823-1895), a lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was a vocal advocate for the unification of Italy.

Throughout its history, the Quattrociocchi surname has been associated with various place names in central Italy, such as Viterbo, Siena, Rome, Gualdo Tadino, and others. While the surname has evolved with slight variations in spelling, such as Quattrocciocchi or Quattrocioccchi, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period and the descriptive nickname "quattro ciocchi."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quattrociocchi

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

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

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