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

Urcino, 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 Urcino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Urcino in America

Urcino is the 67943rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Urcino surname appeared 290 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 Urcino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Urcino 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 Urcino

The surname URCINO has its roots in the Mediterranean region, more specifically in Italy. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Latin word "ursus," meaning bear, and is likely a reference to someone with a bear-like appearance or demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name URCINO can be found in the Codice Diplomatico della Sicilia, a collection of medieval documents from Sicily, dated around 1230. This suggests that the name was present in the southern regions of Italy during that time period.

In the 14th century, there are records of a nobleman named Giovanni URCINO who held lands in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. His family's coat of arms depicted a bear, further supporting the connection between the name and its potential meaning.

During the Renaissance period, a prominent Italian artist named Francesco URCINO (1470-1536) gained recognition for his frescoes and paintings in various churches and palaces throughout Italy. His works can still be admired in cities like Rome and Florence.

Another notable figure was Giulio URCINO (1515-1592), a renowned architect who contributed to the design and construction of several iconic buildings in Rome, including the Church of the Gesù and the Palazzo Sacchetti.

In the 17th century, the URCINO name appeared in historical documents related to the Kingdom of Naples, where a family of that name held land and titles in the coastal town of Sorrento.

Throughout the centuries, variations of the name's spelling have been observed, such as URSINO, ORCINO, and ORZINO, likely due to regional dialects and phonetic adaptations.

While the name URCINO may not be as common today, it has left its mark on Italian history, with several individuals bearing this surname making notable contributions in the fields of art, architecture, and nobility over the course of several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Urcino

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

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

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