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

Respicio, 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 Respicio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Respicio in America

Respicio is the 37029th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Respicio surname appeared 603 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 Respicio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Respicio 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 Respicio

The surname Respicio originates from Italy, specifically the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. It is derived from the Latin verb "respicere," meaning "to look back" or "to regard." The name likely emerged during the Middle Ages, between the 10th and 15th centuries.

Respicio is believed to have originated as a descriptive surname, possibly given to someone who had a keen sense of observation or was known for their thoughtful and retrospective nature. In some instances, it may have been bestowed upon individuals who held positions that required vigilance or looking out for others, such as watchmen or sentries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Respicio can be found in the archives of the Republic of Florence, dating back to the 13th century. The document mentions a certain "Giovanni Respicio," a merchant who traded goods between Florence and other Italian city-states.

During the Renaissance period, the Respicio family gained prominence in the city of Perugia, located in the Umbria region. Giulio Respicio (1531-1608) was a renowned painter and architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in Perugia and surrounding areas.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Respicio family settled in the Kingdom of Naples, where they established themselves as landowners and merchants. Pietro Respicio (1612-1687) was a notable figure who served as a magistrate in the city of Naples.

Another individual of note is Vincenzo Respicio (1745-1821), a military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a respected historian, publishing works on the history of the Italian peninsula.

Throughout the 19th century, the Respicio name continued to be present in various parts of Italy, with notable individuals such as Giuseppe Respicio (1812-1892), a lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament, and Maria Respicio (1836-1908), a renowned opera singer who performed in theaters across Europe.

While the surname Respicio is not among the most common Italian surnames, it has persisted over centuries and can still be found in various regions of Italy, particularly in Tuscany and Umbria, where it has its deepest roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Respicio

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

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

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