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

Sicilia, 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 Sicilia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sicilia in America

Sicilia is the 26887th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sicilia surname appeared 903 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 Sicilia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sicilia 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 Sicilia

The surname Sicilia originates from the island of Sicily, located in the Mediterranean Sea off the southern coast of Italy. The name is derived from the Latin word "Sicilia," which was the Roman name for the island. Sicily has a rich history dating back to ancient times, with influences from various civilizations, including the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, and Spanish.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Sicilia can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in various documents and records related to the Norman Kingdom of Sicily. During this period, the name was often spelled as "Sicilia" or variations such as "Siciliano" or "Siciliani."

One notable historical figure with the surname Sicilia was Giovanni Battista Sicilia, a Sicilian painter who lived from 1554 to 1612. He was renowned for his religious works and is considered one of the most important Sicilian artists of the late Renaissance period.

Another significant individual bearing this surname was Filadelfo Mugnos Sicilia, a Sicilian historian and writer who lived from 1608 to 1675. He authored several works on the history and culture of Sicily, including the influential book "Teatro Genealogico delle Famiglie Nobili, titolate, feudatarie, ed antiche di Sicilia."

In the 18th century, Vincenzo Sicilia (1718-1793) was a prominent Sicilian architect and engineer. He is best known for his work on the reconstruction of the city of Noto, which was destroyed by a devastating earthquake in 1693. Sicilia's designs heavily influenced the Baroque style that became popular in the region during that period.

The surname Sicilia is also associated with the town of Cammarata in the province of Agrigento, Sicily. In the late 19th century, Giuseppe Sicilia (1849-1924) was a notable intellectual and writer from Cammarata, known for his contributions to the study of Sicilian folklore and traditions.

Another notable figure with the surname Sicilia is the Italian politician and trade unionist Ferdinando Sicilia (1878-1940). He played a significant role in the labor movement in Italy during the early 20th century and was a member of the Italian Parliament.

Throughout history, the surname Sicilia has been closely associated with the island of Sicily and its rich cultural heritage. It has been borne by artists, writers, architects, and other influential individuals who have contributed to the region's vibrant history and legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sicilia

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

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

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