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

Sciuto, 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 Sciuto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sciuto in America

Sciuto is the 42163rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sciuto surname appeared 515 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 Sciuto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sciuto 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 Sciuto

The surname Sciuto is of Italian origin, specifically from the island of Sicily. It can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "sciuto," which means "pure" or "unmixed." It is believed that the name was originally given to someone of pure or unmixed lineage, possibly to distinguish them from those of mixed heritage.

The earliest known record of the surname Sciuto dates back to the 13th century, where it appears in a document from the city of Palermo, Sicily. This document, a census record, lists several individuals with the surname Sciuto, indicating that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, the name Sciuto is mentioned in a manuscript from the town of Monreale, near Palermo. This manuscript, a record of land transactions, includes the name of a certain Giovanni Sciuto, who was involved in the purchase of a parcel of land.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Sciuto was Vincenzo Sciuto, a Sicilian artist and sculptor who lived from 1524 to 1598. His works can still be found in various churches and cathedrals throughout Sicily.

Another prominent figure was Giuseppe Sciuto, a Sicilian politician and lawyer who was born in 1836 and died in 1912. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was known for his advocacy of workers' rights and social reforms.

In the 19th century, the surname Sciuto also appeared in the small town of Campofelice di Roccella, near Palermo. One of the earliest recorded individuals from this town was Salvatore Sciuto, a farmer who lived from 1820 to 1892.

The name Sciuto can also be found in various spellings and variations, such as Sciuto, Sciutto, and Sciuti, which were common in different regions of Sicily. It is also worth noting that the name may have been influenced by the Arabic presence on the island, as many Sicilian surnames have Arabic roots or influences.

Throughout history, the surname Sciuto has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, politicians, lawyers, farmers, and more. While not a widely-known surname beyond Italy and Sicily, it has a rich history and cultural significance within the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sciuto

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

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

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