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

Schillaci, 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 Schillaci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schillaci in America

Schillaci is the 24499th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schillaci surname appeared 1,021 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 Schillaci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schillaci 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 Schillaci

The surname Schillaci originates from Sicily, an island located in the central Mediterranean Sea off the southern coast of Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "scillaci," which means "from Scillato," a town located in the province of Palermo.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Schillaci can be traced back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts from the region. One notable example is the mention of a certain Pietro Schillaci in a land deed from 1287, suggesting that the name was already well-established in Sicily at that time.

During the Middle Ages, the town of Scillato was known by various spellings, including "Scillaci," "Schillaci," and "Scillachi." These variations likely contributed to the different spellings of the surname over time, as families migrated and settled in different parts of Sicily or even beyond.

Throughout history, several individuals bearing the surname Schillaci have achieved notable recognition. One such figure was Vincenzo Schillaci (1832-1914), an Italian painter and sculptor known for his works depicting scenes from Sicilian folklore and daily life.

Another prominent individual was Giuseppe Schillaci (1862-1933), an Italian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Sicilian Regional Parliament and was actively involved in advocating for workers' rights and social reforms.

In the realm of sports, the name Schillaci gained international recognition with Salvatore Schillaci (born 1964), an Italian former professional footballer who famously led the Italian national team to a third-place finish in the 1990 FIFA World Cup, earning the Golden Boot as the tournament's top scorer.

Additionally, the Schillaci surname has been associated with academic and scholarly pursuits. One notable example is Antonino Schillaci (1942-2020), an Italian physicist and mathematician who made significant contributions to the fields of general relativity and differential geometry.

Furthermore, the name Schillaci has also been carried by individuals in the arts, such as Salvatore Schillaci (1828-1908), an Italian painter and engraver known for his landscapes and portraits depicting scenes from Sicilian life.

It is important to note that while the Schillaci surname has a rich history and has been borne by numerous notable individuals throughout the centuries, the precise origins and meanings of surnames can be difficult to ascertain with absolute certainty, as historical records may be incomplete or subject to varying interpretations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schillaci

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

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

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