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

Siciliano, 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 Siciliano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Siciliano in America

Siciliano is the 9389th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Siciliano surname appeared 3,464 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Siciliano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Siciliano 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 Siciliano

The surname Siciliano originates from the Italian island of Sicily and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian adjective "siciliano," which means "Sicilian" or "from Sicily." The name likely emerged as a way to identify individuals who hailed from Sicily or had ancestral roots there.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Siciliano can be found in the Sicilian Vespers, a significant uprising against the French domination of Sicily in 1282. During this period, several individuals with the surname Siciliano were documented as participants or supporters of the rebellion.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various Sicilian administrative records and manuscripts, indicating its widespread use among the island's population. One notable figure from this era was Giovanni Siciliano, a renowned sculptor and architect who contributed to the construction of several churches and monuments in Palermo, the capital of Sicily.

The Siciliano surname gained further prominence during the Renaissance period, particularly in the realms of art and literature. Francesco Siciliano (1542-1609), a celebrated painter from Messina, Sicily, was renowned for his religious works and portraiture. His artwork adorned numerous churches and noble residences across the island.

In the 18th century, the Siciliano family played a significant role in the political and intellectual life of Sicily. Giuseppe Siciliano (1720-1789) was a prominent philosopher and writer who advocated for the reform of education and the promotion of Sicilian culture. His works inspired a generation of scholars and intellectuals in the region.

Another notable figure was Vincenzo Siciliano (1775-1847), a lawyer and politician who served as a minister in the Sicilian government during the Napoleonic era. He was instrumental in negotiating the island's autonomy and preserving its unique political and cultural identity.

Throughout history, the Siciliano surname has been associated with various professions, including artists, writers, scholars, and politicians, all of whom contributed to the rich cultural heritage of Sicily and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Siciliano

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

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

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