Explore the Family Name Ficca
The meaning of Ficca
Italian: 1. probably from a short form of a nickname composed of the verb ficcare + a name, such as ficcanaso, ficcadenti both meaning ‘meddler, busybody’. 2. otherwise, possibly from the feminine form of Ficco. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Remo, Gianni, Mauro, Nicola.
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How common is the last name Ficca in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ficca experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, falling from rank 56,246 to 56,972. Although the ranking dropped by 1.29%, the actual count of people with the Ficca surname increased by 5.29%, from 340 in 2000 to 358 in 2010. This indicates that while the surname became less common relative to other surnames, the number of people identified as Ficcas grew. However, as a proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the Ficca name decreased by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #56,972 | -1.29% |
| Count | 340 | 358 | 5.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ficca
As for ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Ficca surname identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 97.35% in 2000 to 95.25% in 2010. The percentage of Ficcas identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of nearly 90%, moving from 1.47% to 2.79%. There were no recorded changes in the percentages of Ficcas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 95.25% | -2.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 2.79% | 89.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |