Explore the Family Name Cicchetti
The meaning of Cicchetti
Italian: patronymic or plural form of a pet form of the personal name Cicco. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Dante, Domenic, Aldo, Gino, Antonio, Carlo, Carmela, Flavio, Guido, Loredana, Orazio, Orfeo.
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How common is the last name Cicchetti in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cicchetti has seen a slight decrease in popularity. In 2000, it was ranked 27,258th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 28,380th with a change rate of -4.12%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 834 to 841, a growth of 0.84%, within the same timeframe. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decline of 6.45% from 0.31 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,258 | #28,380 | -4.12% |
| Count | 834 | 841 | 0.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cicchetti
The ethnic identity associated with the Cicchetti surname also underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The vast majority of Cicchettis identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 97.36% to 95.36%. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.44% to 2.62%. Interestingly, there were no individuals with the Cicchetti surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of Cicchettis identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.08% to 0.83%, while Black identification emerged at 0.83% in 2010, where there was none recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.36% | 95.36% | -2.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.62% | 81.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 0.83% | -23.15% |
| Black | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |