Scioscia
An Italian surname derived from the word "scioscia" meaning "rocky, stony place."
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 411 Americans carry the last name Scioscia. That puts it at #59,017 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.12 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 833,952 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Scioscia surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
411
1 in 833,952
Census rank
#59,017
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
343
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 343 bearers of the surname Scioscia in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.12 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 59017th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Scioscia, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Scioscia
The surname Scioscia has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern region of Campania. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, likely around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "sciosciare," which means "to murmur" or "to whisper," suggesting a possible connection to a person's occupation or manner of speech.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Scioscia can be found in a 13th-century document from the city of Naples. This document mentions a certain Guglielmo Scioscia, who was a local landowner. The name also appears in various other historical records from the region, including church registers and legal documents.
Scioscia is closely related to the Italian place name Sciosciavienti, a small village located in the province of Avellino, Campania. It is possible that the surname originated from this locality or that it was adopted by individuals who hailed from this area.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the surname Scioscia. One of the earliest was Tommaso Scioscia (c. 1460-1530), a Renaissance artist from Naples known for his intricate woodcarvings and sculptures adorning various churches and palaces in the region.
Another prominent figure was Girolamo Scioscia (1565-1642), a Neapolitan philosopher and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Naples and authored several influential works on ethics and metaphysics.
In the 18th century, Giuseppe Scioscia (1720-1789) was a renowned architect from the town of Salerno. He designed many notable buildings, including the Church of San Matteo in Salerno and the Palazzo Pinto in Naples.
Moving into the modern era, one notable individual was Antonio Scioscia (1899-1976), an Italian politician and journalist who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was a vocal advocate for workers' rights and social reforms.
Finally, Mike Scioscia (born 1958) is a former professional baseball player and manager from the United States. Although his surname has Italian roots, he is not directly related to the Campanian Scioscias. Mike Scioscia had a successful career as a catcher in Major League Baseball and later managed the Los Angeles Angels for 19 seasons, leading them to their first World Series championship in 2002.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Scioscia
Among Census respondents with the surname Scioscia, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Scioscia bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Scioscia surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.8%
- Hispanic or Latino3.8%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Scioscia surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,017 | #59,017 | 0.0% |
| Count | 343 | 343 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Scioscia bearers went from 343 to 343 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #59,017 to #59,017.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Scioscia
FAQ
Scioscia surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Scioscia?
The surname Scioscia holds position #59,017 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 411 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.12 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Scioscia surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Scioscia, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.