Curcio
An Italian surname most often linked to a personal name or nickname, especially one associated with the ancient name Curtius.
The #7,589 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 70,490 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Curcio is an Italian surname that likely developed from a medieval personal name or nickname, ultimately connected with Latin Curtius. In Italian, the name may reflect the older Roman family name Curtius, which is commonly associated with the Latin adjective curtus, meaning “short” or “curtailed.” Over time, the form Curcio became established as a hereditary surname in Italian-speaking areas.
History
The surname is chiefly found in Italy and among people of Italian descent, especially in southern regions where many Italian surnames stabilized early. Like many Italian family names, it probably began as a byname for an individual before becoming inherited by later generations. The form is also carried by emigrant families in the Americas and elsewhere.
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Fun fact
Because it looks similar to the Italian word for a bend or curve in some contexts, Curcio is sometimes assumed to be geographic—but the surname is more likely tied to an old personal name.