Explore the Family Name Ciccia
The meaning of Ciccia
Italian: 1. feminine of Ciccio. 2. from ciccia ‘flesh’, ‘meat’, applied as a nickname for a fat person or as a metonymic occupational name for a butcher.
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How common is the last name Ciccia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ciccia has seen a decrease in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ciccia was ranked 78,838th in terms of popularity, with 225 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, its rank had slipped to 89,069th and the count decreased to 208 individuals, representing a 7.56% decrease in number. The proportion of people with the surname Ciccia per 100,000 residents also dropped from 0.08 to 0.07 during this period, reflecting a 12.5% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,838 | #89,069 | -12.98% |
| Count | 225 | 208 | -7.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ciccia
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ciccia, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census presents an interesting shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 82.22% of people with the surname identified as White, which decreased to 72.60% by 2010. Over the same decade, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 17.33% to 26.44%. This represents a growth of 52.57% within the Hispanic population carrying the Ciccia surname. Meanwhile, no one with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.22% | 72.6% | -11.7% |
| Hispanic | 17.33% | 26.44% | 52.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |