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

Rancifer, 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 Rancifer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rancifer in America

Rancifer is the 83834th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rancifer surname appeared 224 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 Rancifer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rancifer 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 Rancifer

The surname RANCIFER is believed to have originated in the region of northern Italy during the late medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "rancidus," meaning "rancid" or "stale," and "ferre," meaning "to bear" or "to carry." This combination suggests a possible connection to the trade or transportation of spoiled goods, such as rancid oils or stale foodstuffs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a 14th-century document from the city of Venice, where a merchant named Paolo Rancifer is mentioned as having traded in olive oils and spices. It is possible that this individual or his ancestors may have been involved in the handling or transportation of rancid or spoiled goods, leading to the acquisition of the surname.

Another notable early reference to the name appears in a 16th-century census record from the town of Verona, which lists a family by the name of Rancifer residing in the area. This suggests that the name had spread and become established in other parts of northern Italy by that time.

In the late 15th century, a scholar named Giovanni Rancifer was known for his work on medieval manuscripts and texts. He was born in 1462 in the city of Ferrara and passed away in 1528. His contributions to the preservation and study of ancient writings helped shed light on the linguistic and cultural heritage of the region.

During the Renaissance period, a prominent artist named Lucrezia Rancifer gained recognition for her intricate frescoes and religious paintings. She was born in 1510 in Milan and died in 1587. Some of her works can still be seen in churches and monasteries across northern Italy, attesting to her skill and influence.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the surname Rancifer was Antonio Rancifer, a philosopher and educator from the city of Padua. Born in 1721, he was known for his teachings on ethics and moral philosophy and served as a professor at the University of Padua until his death in 1798.

While the surname RANCIFER may not be as common today as it once was in northern Italy, its historical roots and connection to the region's cultural and economic heritage remain a fascinating aspect of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rancifer

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

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

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