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

Scypion, 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 Scypion surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Scypion in America

Scypion is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Scypion surname appeared 102 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 Scypion.

The history of the last name Scypion

The surname SCYPION has its origins in the Italian region of Tuscany, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "Scipio," which was a Roman family name. The word itself is thought to have originated from the word "scypio," meaning a staff or walking stick.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name SCYPION can be found in the Florentine archives from the year 1287, where a certain Guido Scypion is listed as a merchant in the city of Florence. The name also appears in various other documents from the same period, suggesting that it was a relatively common surname in the region at the time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name SCYPION was Filippo Scypion, a renowned architect and engineer from the city of Siena. He is credited with the design and construction of several notable buildings and fortifications in the region, including the Palazzo Pubblico in Siena, completed in 1348.

During the Renaissance period, the SCYPION family gained prominence in the arts and literature. One of the most famous figures was Girolamo Scypion (1491-1557), a humanist scholar and poet from Bologna. His works, which included poetry and translations of classical texts, were widely acclaimed and contributed to the cultural flourishing of the era.

Another notable member of the SCYPION family was Sebastiano Scypion (1515-1578), a celebrated painter from the city of Gaeta. His works, which included religious paintings and portraits, can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

In the 17th century, the name SCYPION was also associated with the military. Giovanni Battista Scypion (1623-1689) was a renowned cavalry officer who served in the armies of the Duchy of Savoy and later became a military strategist and advisor to several European rulers.

Throughout its history, the surname SCYPION has been subject to various spelling variations, including Scipione, Scipioni, and Scipione. It has also been linked to several place names in Italy, such as the town of Scipione in the province of Palermo, Sicily.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Scypion

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

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 Scypion 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.

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

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