CICERO
Cicero
Surname Origin: Italian
Meaning: Derived from the Latin name "CicerÅ," which means "chickpea" and was used as a nickname for someone with a prominent wart on the face.
History: The surname Cicero has strong Italian roots, with the most famous bearer being the Roman philosopher, statesman, and orator Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43BC). Known for his eloquent speeches and philosophical writings, Cicero was a prominent figure in Roman politics during the late Republic.
Distribution: The surname Cicero can be found worldwide due to Italian emigration. In the UK, it is a relatively rare surname.
Famous Bearers:
- Marcus Tullius Cicero - Notable Roman philosopher, statesman, and orator.
- Larry Cicero - Fictional character in British comedy series "The IT Crowd."
References:
- Hanks, Patrick, et al. The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press, 2016.
There are approximately 165 people named Cicero in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Cicero.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Antonio
- Calogero
- Francesco
- Giuseppe
- Jason
- Joseph
- Luca
- Marcus
- Paul
- Salvatore
Female
- Bianca
- Carol
- Giovanna
- Joanne
- Josephine
- Karen
- Keelie
- Maria
- Rosalyn
- Samantha