Explore the Family Name Circelli
The meaning of Circelli
Italian (Sicily): from Sicilian circedda, circeddu, circhetta ‘hoop earring’, a descriptive epithet for someone who wore hoop earrings. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carmine, Antonio, Donato, Matteo, Pasquale, Raffaele, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Circelli in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Circelli showed a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 55,971 to 56,310. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.14%, growing from 342 in 2000 to 363 in 2010. This increase occurred despite the proportion per 100,000 people dipping by 7.69%, indicating that while more people carried the Circelli surname, it became slightly less common relative to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #56,310 | -0.61% |
| Count | 342 | 363 | 6.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Circelli
In regards to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Circelli surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though the percentage dropped slightly from 96.49% to 95.59%. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.75% in 2000 to 2.75% in 2010. The 2010 census also recorded for the first time individuals with the Circelli surname identifying as being of two or more races. The percentages for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.49% | 95.59% | -0.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 2.75% | 57.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |