2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Sticca
An occupational surname possibly related to stitching or sewing.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Sticca. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sticca 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Sticca in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sticca, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.5%) and Hispanic (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sticca
The surname STICCA is of Italian origin, and it can be traced back to the 14th century in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "sticca," which means "stick" or "twig." This suggests that the name may have originated as a nickname for someone who was thin or slender.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the STICCA surname can be found in a document from the city of Siena, dated 1382. This document mentions a certain "Giovanni di Sticca," indicating that the name was already in use at that time.
In the 15th century, the STICCA family seems to have been well-established in the town of Montepulciano, located in the province of Siena. Historical records from this period mention several individuals with the STICCA surname, including a certain "Bartolomeo Sticca" (born around 1420) who was a respected merchant and landowner.
The STICCA name also appears in connection with the nearby town of Chianciano Terme, where a branch of the family settled in the 16th century. One notable figure from this era was Giulio Sticca (1550-1624), a renowned lawyer and judge who served as a magistrate in the Grand Duchy of Tuscany.
In the 17th century, the STICCA family continued to prosper, with members holding various positions of influence in the region. One noteworthy individual was Bernardo Sticca (1610-1688), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist who funded the construction of a church in Montepulciano.
During the 18th century, the STICCA surname gained prominence in the city of Florence, where several members of the family were involved in the arts and academia. One such figure was Antonio Sticca (1720-1795), a celebrated painter and art historian who served as a professor at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze.
As the centuries passed, the STICCA name continued to be associated with various professions and achievements. In the 19th century, for instance, Giuseppe Sticca (1810-1884) was a respected physician and author who made significant contributions to the field of medicine.
Throughout its history, the STICCA surname has maintained a strong presence in Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. While not among the most common surnames in the country, it has nevertheless left its mark on the cultural and historical fabric of these areas.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sticca
Among Census respondents with the surname Sticca, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.5%) and Hispanic (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Sticca 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 Sticca surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.1% · 96
- Two or more races8.5% · 10
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.4% · 4
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sticca
Sticca 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
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
+4 bearers (+3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,083 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-6 bearers (-4.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,821 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.4%) | Down 5,083 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-4.9%) | Down 7,821 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 Sticca 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 | #136,449 | #144,270 | -5.7% |
| Count | 123 | 117 | -4.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sticca bearers went from 123 to 117 (-4.9% change). The surname moved down 7,821 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #144,270.
FAQ
Sticca surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sticca?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Sticca. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Sticca?
Sticca ranks #144,270 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 117 people with the surname Sticca. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), 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 Sticca.
Has Sticca become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sticca went from 123 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 6 (-4.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Sticca?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sticca, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.5%) and Hispanic (3.4%). 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 Sticca in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.1% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sticca appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (82.1%), Two or More Races (8.5%), Hispanic (3.4%). 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 Sticca (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 Sticca mean?
An occupational surname possibly related to stitching or sewing. 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 Sticca (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 Sticca?
Want to know how many people are called Sticca? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.