Cicero

Surname Origin: Italian

Meaning: Derived from the Latin name "Cicerō," 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:

  1. Marcus Tullius Cicero - Notable Roman philosopher, statesman, and orator.
  2. 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.

Typical given names associated with the Cicero surname

Male

  • Antonio
  • Calogero
  • Francesco
  • Giuseppe
  • Jason
  • Joseph
  • Luca
  • Marcus
  • Paul
  • Salvatore

Female

  • Bianca
  • Carol
  • Giovanna
  • Joanne
  • Josephine
  • Karen
  • Keelie
  • Maria
  • Rosalyn
  • Samantha

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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.

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