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

Scippio, 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 Scippio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Scippio in America

Scippio is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Scippio surname appeared 185 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 Scippio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Scippio 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 Scippio

The surname SCIPPIO is of Italian origin, emerging in the late 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "scippare," meaning "to snatch" or "to seize." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was quick or skilled at taking things, perhaps referring to a thief or a soldier known for their prowess in combat.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SCIPPIO can be found in a document from the city of Florence, dated 1287. It mentions a certain Guido SCIPPIO, who was a merchant dealing in silk and spices. Records from the same period also indicate that the name was present in other parts of Tuscany, such as Siena and Pisa.

In the 14th century, the name SCIPPIO appeared in several legal documents and property records in the city of Venice. One notable example is a ledger from 1346, which lists a Niccolò SCIPPIO as a wealthy landowner and businessman involved in maritime trade.

The name SCIPPIO is also found in a few historical manuscripts from the Renaissance period. For instance, a chronicle from the city of Genoa, written in the late 15th century, mentions a Gerolamo SCIPPIO, who was a renowned scholar and poet. He is believed to have been born around 1440 and died in the early 1500s.

Another notable figure with the surname SCIPPIO was Giacomo SCIPPIO, a military commander who served under the House of Medici in Florence during the 16th century. He was born in 1512 and is known for his participation in several battles against rival Italian city-states.

In the 17th century, the name SCIPPIO gained prominence in the region of Calabria, located in southern Italy. One of the most famous individuals bearing this name was Tommaso SCIPPIO, a Baroque painter and architect who lived from 1628 to 1691. His works can still be admired in various churches and palaces throughout Calabria.

The surname SCIPPIO has also been associated with certain place names, particularly in the area around Naples. For example, there is a small town called Castel Scippio, which may have derived its name from a family or individual with the surname SCIPPIO who once owned land or had influence in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Scippio

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

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

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