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

Scorpio, 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 Scorpio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Scorpio in America

Scorpio is the 89753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Scorpio surname appeared 206 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 Scorpio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Scorpio 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 Scorpio

The surname Scorpio is derived from the Italian word "scorpione," which means "scorpion." This name has its origins in medieval Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where it was first recorded in the 13th century.

The earliest known record of the Scorpio surname dates back to 1265, when a certain Guido Scorpio was mentioned in a legal document from the city of Perugia. This document suggests that the name may have been initially used as a nickname or a descriptive term for someone who had a fierce or aggressive personality, akin to the venomous scorpion.

During the Renaissance period, the Scorpio family gained prominence in the city of Florence, where they were involved in the textile trade and banking industry. One notable member was Girolamo Scorpio (1480-1548), a renowned humanist scholar and diplomat who served as the personal secretary to Pope Leo X.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Scorpio family migrated to Spain, where the name was adapted to the Spanish spelling "Escorpio." This branch produced several notable figures, including Diego Escorpio (1572-1635), a military commander who served in the Spanish Armada and participated in the Eighty Years' War against the Dutch.

The Scorpio name also found its way to England, where it was anglicized to "Scorpion." One of the earliest recorded instances of this spelling was in 1612, when a certain John Scorpion was listed as a resident of the parish of St. Giles in London.

In the 18th century, a notable bearer of the Scorpio surname was Antonio Scorpio (1718-1792), an Italian architect and engineer who worked on several prominent buildings in his native city of Venice, including the Church of Santa Maria della Salute.

Another significant figure was Maria Scorpio (1875-1957), an Italian feminist and suffragette who campaigned for women's rights and played a crucial role in the establishment of the National Council of Italian Women.

Throughout history, the Scorpio surname has been associated with various professions and fields, including academia, art, military service, and politics. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Italy, this name has since spread across Europe and beyond, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those who bore it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Scorpio

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

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

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