Explore the Family Name Fichera
The meaning of Fichera
Italian (southern): topographic name from Sicilian and Calabrian fichera ‘fig tree, fig plantation’ or habitational name from Fichera in Sicily, named with this word. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Alfio, Angelo, Pasquale, Santo, Alessandro, Camillo, Carmelina, Concetto, Filippo, Gaspere, Nunzio.
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How common is the last name Fichera in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Fichera' has seen a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 24,386 in the U.S. and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to a rank of 25,659. This represents an overall percentage change of -5.22 in its ranking. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally from 962 in 2000 to 961 by 2010, a diminutive change of -0.1%. Proportionally, for every 100k people in the U.S., roughly 0.36 had the surname 'Fichera' in 2000 which decreased to 0.33 by 2010, indicating a drop of about 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,386 | #25,659 | -5.22% |
| Count | 962 | 961 | -0.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.33 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fichera
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in 2000, 97.19% of individuals with the 'Fichera' surname identified as white. By 2010, this figure had slightly decreased to 94.69%, a change of -2.57%. During the same period, there was an increase in the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.87% in 2000 to 4.06% in 2010, marking a significant increase of 117.11%. It is noteworthy that no individuals with the 'Fichera' surname identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either of these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 94.69% | -2.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 4.06% | 117.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |