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

Relucio, 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 Relucio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Relucio in America

Relucio is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Relucio surname appeared 119 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 Relucio.

The history of the last name Relucio

The surname RELUCIO originated in Italy during the late 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "reluci," which means "to shine" or "to glitter." The name likely referred to someone who worked as a metalsmith or jeweler, crafting shiny, polished objects.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the RELUCIO surname can be found in a document from the city of Florence, dated 1387, which mentions a certain "Giovanni Relucio," a goldsmith by trade. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by the late medieval period.

In the 15th century, the RELUCIO name spread to other parts of Italy, particularly the northern regions. Records from the city of Milan indicate that a family by the name of RELUCIO owned a successful jewelry and metalworking business in the late 1400s.

During the Renaissance era, several prominent individuals bore the RELUCIO surname. One notable example is Antonio RELUCIO (1452-1521), a renowned artist and sculptor from Venice, whose works adorned many of the city's churches and palaces.

As the centuries passed, the RELUCIO name continued to be associated with skilled craftspeople and artisans. In the late 18th century, a certain Giulio RELUCIO (1756-1832) gained fame as a master glassblower in the city of Murano, near Venice.

Another notable figure was Maria RELUCIO (1825-1894), a talented jeweler from Milan who created exquisite pieces for the Italian nobility and aristocracy. Her creations were highly sought after and can now be found in several museums and private collections.

By the 19th century, the RELUCIO surname had also spread to other European countries, including France and Spain, where it likely evolved from its Italian roots. However, the name remained closely tied to its origins in the metalworking and jewelry-making trades.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Relucio

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

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 Relucio 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.

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

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