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

Scicluna, 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 Scicluna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Scicluna in America

Scicluna is the 69392nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Scicluna surname appeared 283 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 Scicluna.

We can also compare 2010 data for Scicluna 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 Scicluna

The surname Scicluna is of Maltese origin, with its roots dating back to the Medieval period on the Mediterranean island of Malta. It is derived from the Maltese word "Siċċluna," which translates to "little fig tree." This suggests that the name may have originated from an individual or family associated with fig cultivation or residing near a notable fig tree.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Scicluna can be found in the Maltese Militia List of 1419-1420, where it appears as "Sicluna." This document, compiled during the reign of King Alfonso V of Aragon, served as a census of able-bodied men eligible for military service in Malta.

In the 16th century, the name was recorded as "Sciclunia" in the Ecclesiastical Records of the Diocese of Malta, indicating its presence among the island's religious community at the time.

The Scicluna surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One prominent figure was Niccolò Scicluna, a Maltese architect born in 1692, who played a crucial role in the construction of several baroque-style churches and palaces across Malta, including the Church of Our Lady of Graces in Żabbar.

Another noteworthy Scicluna was Vincenzo Scicluna, born in 1760, who served as the Archbishop of Malta from 1807 to 1828. He was instrumental in the establishment of several educational institutions on the island during his tenure.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Scicluna (1818-1885) made significant contributions to the field of linguistics, publishing works on the Maltese language and its Semitic roots.

The 20th century saw the rise of Carmelo Scicluna (1901-1986), a Maltese politician and writer who served as the Minister of Education and Culture for several years and played a pivotal role in the island's literary and cultural development.

Lastly, Salvatore Scicluna (1930-2019) was a renowned Maltese artist and sculptor, known for his abstract and modernist works, many of which can be found in public spaces across Malta.

While the Scicluna surname has its origins firmly rooted in Malta, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly among Maltese diaspora communities, carrying with it a rich historical and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Scicluna

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

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

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