Explore the Family Name Chirico
The meaning of Chirico
Italian: from the personal name Chirico, derived from the Latin name Quiricus, which is a variant of Cyri(a)cus (see Cyriac and Cyr), a Christian saint’s name. See also Ciriaco. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Arcangelo, Cesare, Francesco, Angelo, Biagio, Carmelo, Carmine, Domenic, Fedele, Gaetano, Gilda, Gino.
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How common is the last name Chirico in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Chirico has seen some changes from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 16,194 in popularity but dropped to 18,757 in 2010, a decrease of 15.83%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 1,641 in 2000 to 1,462 in 2010, showing a decline of 10.91%. Moreover, the proportion of people named Chirico per 100K dropped by 18.03%, going from 0.61 in 2000 to 0.5 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,194 | #18,757 | -15.83% |
| Count | 1,641 | 1,462 | -10.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.5 | -18.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chirico
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Chirico, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest change is seen in those identifying as two or more races, increasing from 0.85% in 2000 to 1.71% in 2010—a growth of over 100%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw an increase, albeit smaller, from 0.55% to 0.75%. The percentage of individuals identifying as White with the surname Chirico grew from 82.33% to 94.39%. However, there was a significant drop in those associating themselves with a Hispanic ethnicity, from 15.90% to 2.80%. The percentages for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.33% | 94.39% | 14.65% |
| Hispanic | 15.9% | 2.8% | -82.39% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.71% | 101.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.75% | 36.36% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |