2000
#124,109
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Sicheri
An Italian surname indicating someone who lived in a place of security or safety.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Sicheri. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sicheri surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Sicheri in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sicheri, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sicheri
The surname SICHERI originated in Italy, with the earliest records dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "sicuro," meaning "secure" or "safe." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a secure or fortified area, or someone who was known for their reliability or trustworthiness.
SICHERI is predominantly found in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, particularly in and around the cities of Florence and Perugia. It is possible that the name was initially associated with a specific location or place name, as was common during the Middle Ages when surnames were first adopted.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the SICHERI surname can be found in a document from the city of Siena, dated 1387. This document mentions a person named Giovanni SICHERI, who was a merchant and landowner in the area.
In the 15th century, there are records of a noble family called SICHERI living in the city of Pisa. The family was known for their involvement in local politics and their patronage of the arts. One notable member of this family was Giacomo SICHERI (1450-1522), a renowned painter and architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in Pisa.
Another historically significant figure with the SICHERI surname was Bartolomeo SICHERI (1570-1641), a Jesuit priest and scholar from Perugia. He was known for his work in philosophy and theology, and his writings on the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas were widely influential during the Counter-Reformation period.
In the 18th century, a family of SICHERI winemakers and vineyard owners gained prominence in the Chianti region of Tuscany. One member of this family, Lorenzo SICHERI (1724-1796), is credited with developing a unique method for aging and blending Chianti wines, which became widely adopted in the area.
In more recent times, the SICHERI surname has been associated with several notable individuals, such as Giulio SICHERI (1880-1952), an Italian artist and sculptor known for his works in bronze and marble, and Alessandra SICHERI (1949-), an acclaimed Italian writer and journalist who has published numerous novels and essays.
While the SICHERI surname is not as widespread as some other Italian surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sicheri
Among Census respondents with the surname Sicheri, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Sicheri bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Sicheri surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.8% · 110
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 3
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sicheri
Sicheri appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#129,825
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
+3 bearers (+2.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,716 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-15 bearers (-11.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,203 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,109 | 128 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #129,825 | 131 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.3%) | Down 5,716 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -15 bearers (-11.5%) | Down 15,203 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Sicheri surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #129,825 | #145,028 | -11.7% |
| Count | 131 | 116 | -11.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sicheri bearers went from 131 to 116 (-11.5% change). The surname moved down 15,203 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,825 to #145,028.
FAQ
Sicheri surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sicheri?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Sicheri. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Sicheri?
Sicheri ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Sicheri. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Sicheri.
Has Sicheri become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sicheri went from 131 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 15 (-11.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #129,825 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Sicheri?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sicheri, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Sicheri in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.8% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sicheri appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.8%), Hispanic (2.6%), Two or More Races (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Sicheri (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Sicheri mean?
An Italian surname indicating someone who lived in a place of security or safety. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Sicheri (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Sicheri?
Find out how common the surname Sicheri is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.