Explore the Family Name Alicia
The meaning of Alicia
Hispanic: from the Spanish female personal name Alicia, an equivalent of Alice (see Allis).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Alicia in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Alicia has seen a decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 47,389 in 2000, the surname dropped to 56,972 by 2010, marking a decrease in popularity by 20.22%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also fell from 421 to 358 within this period, representing a reduction of approximately 14.96%. The proportion of people with the Alicia surname per 100k also declined by 25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #56,972 | -20.22% |
| Count | 421 | 358 | -14.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.12 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alicia
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals changes in the ethnicity associated with the surname Alicia from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 51.2%, going from 1.66% to 2.51%. Meanwhile, the count for Whites and Blacks decreased by 14.69% and 10.74% respectively. Hispanic ethnicity showed an increase, moving from 66.27% to 69.55%, indicating that a majority of individuals with the Alicia surname identify as Hispanic. There were no changes for those identifying as two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the percentages remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 66.27% | 69.55% | 4.95% |
| White | 24.23% | 20.67% | -14.69% |
| Black | 6.89% | 6.15% | -10.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.66% | 2.51% | 51.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |