2000
#109,915
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 149
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Cerchio
Italian surname meaning "circle" or "ring".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 217 Americans carry the last name Cerchio. That puts it at #101,718 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,579,513 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cerchio surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
217
1 in 1,579,513
Census rank
#101,718
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
189
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 189 bearers of the surname Cerchio in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 101718th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cerchio, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cerchio
The surname Cerchio is of Italian origin, originating from the region of Tuscany in the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "cerchio," which means "circle" or "ring." The name likely referred to someone who lived near a circular structure, such as a town wall or a circular residential area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cerchio can be found in the Florentine tax records from the 14th century, where several families with this surname were listed as residents of the city. The name also appears in various medieval manuscripts and documents from the Tuscan region, suggesting its widespread use during that time.
In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the Cerchio surname was Giulio Cerchio, a renowned architect from Florence who was involved in the construction of several churches and palaces in the city. Another prominent individual was Battista Cerchio (1475-1545), a humanist scholar and poet who was highly regarded for his literary works.
During the Renaissance period, the Cerchio family played a significant role in the cultural and political life of Florence. Antonio Cerchio (1510-1572) was a respected diplomat and statesman who served as an ambassador for the Medici family, while his son, Lorenzo Cerchio (1540-1612), was a celebrated painter and sculptor.
In the 17th century, the Cerchio name appears in various records from the Tuscan region, including church registers and land ownership documents. One notable figure from this period was Pietro Cerchio (1625-1691), a prominent lawyer and judge who served in the Florentine court.
The Cerchio surname continued to be associated with notable individuals throughout the centuries. In the 19th century, Giuseppe Cerchio (1815-1882) was a renowned Italian painter and art teacher who gained recognition for his landscapes and portraits.
While the Cerchio surname is predominantly found in Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, it has also been carried by Italian immigrants to other parts of the world, where it has taken on various spellings and adaptations over time.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cerchio
Among Census respondents with the surname Cerchio, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Cerchio bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Cerchio surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.4% · 167
- Hispanic or Latino7.9% · 15
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.6% · 3
- Black or African American1.1% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cerchio
Cerchio appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#109,758
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 161
+12 bearers (+8.1%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 157 places
2020
#101,718
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 189
+28 bearers (+17.4%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 8,040 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #109,915 | 149 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #109,758 | 161 | 0.05 | +12 bearers (+8.1%) | Up 157 places |
| 2020 | #101,718 | 189 | 0.06 | +28 bearers (+17.4%) | Up 8,040 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Cerchio surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #109,758 | #101,718 | 7.3% |
| Count | 161 | 189 | 17.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.06 | 26.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cerchio bearers went from 161 to 189 (+17.4% change). The surname moved up 8,040 positions in the national ranking, going from #109,758 to #101,718.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Cerchio
FAQ
Cerchio surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cerchio?
Name Census estimates that about 217 living Americans carry the surname Cerchio. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,579,513 residents.
How common is Cerchio?
Cerchio ranks #101,718 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 189 people with the surname Cerchio. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (217), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Cerchio.
Has Cerchio become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cerchio went from 161 recorded bearers to 189. That is an increase of 28 (+17.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #109,758 to #101,718.
What does the Census say about the background of Cerchio?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cerchio, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Cerchio in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.4% (167 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cerchio appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.4%), Hispanic (7.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Cerchio (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Cerchio mean?
Italian surname meaning "circle" or "ring". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Cerchio (0.06 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Cerchio?
Find out how common the surname Cerchio is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.