Explore the Family Name Alcide
The meaning of Alcide
Italian, French, and West Indian (mainly Haiti and Saint Lucia): from the personal name Alcide, from classical Greek Alkidēs, a byname of the Greek mythological hero Heraklēs (Hercules), meaning ‘son of Alkaios’, a name derived from alkē ‘strength’. This surname is very rare in both Italy and France. As a surname of French origin it is found mainly in Haiti and also elsewhere in the West Indies, from where it was brought to the US.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Alcide in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Alcide has increased significantly over a decade, from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Alcide was ranked 54,643rd in popularity and by 2010, it had jumped up to the 39,212th position, showing an increase of 28.24%. The count of people with this surname also saw a substantial rise of nearly 59%, increasing from 353 in 2000 to 561 by 2010. Correspondingly, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people increased by 46.15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #39,212 | 28.24% |
| Count | 353 | 561 | 58.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.19 | 46.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alcide
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity distribution for the surname Alcide between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identified as Black, accounting for 76.49% in 2000 and this percentage increased by 11.62% to reach 85.38% by 2010. The next notable group was those identifying as White, although their representation decreased from 12.18% in 2000 to 8.38% in 2010. People who identified with two or more races also saw a significant drop in their percentage, decreasing by 66.08%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation remained almost constant at around 3.4%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 76.49% | 85.38% | 11.62% |
| White | 12.18% | 8.38% | -31.2% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 3.39% | -0.29% |
| Two or More Races | 7.37% | 2.5% | -66.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |