Explore the Family Name Fileccia
The meaning of Fileccia
Italian (southern): from Sicilian fileccia ‘arrow’, applied as a metonymic occupational name for a fletcher or a nickname. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Camillo, Giovanni, Nicola, Salvatore, Stefano, Vincenzo.
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How common is the last name Fileccia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fileccia has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 57,985th and dropped to 62,714th in 2010, marking an 8.16% drop in rank. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 328 in 2000 to 319 in 2010, representing a decline of 2.74%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k people also took a dip of 8.33%, going from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #62,714 | -8.16% |
| Count | 328 | 319 | -2.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fileccia
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Fileccia surname identified as White in both years: 96.04% in 2000 and slightly less at 95.92% in 2010. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation under this surname went from 0% in 2000 to 2.19% in 2010. Other ethnic identities observed were those identifying as two or more races, which accounted for 1.83% in 2000 but was not present in 2010. No individuals with the Fileccia surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year according to the census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.04% | 95.92% | -0.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |