Explore the Family Name Filice
The meaning of Filice
Italian: 1. (with the stress on the first syllable): variant of Felice. 2. (with the stress on the second syllable):topographic name from Sicilian filici ‘fern’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Angelo, Carlo, Antonio, Egidio, Franca, Francesco, Gennaro, Pasquale, Santo, Serafino, Vittorio.
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How common is the last name Filice in the United States?
According to the data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Filice has notably decreased over a decade. In 2000, the name was ranked 32,856th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 42,858th, a drop of approximately 30.44%. Similarly, the number of people bearing the surname also decreased from 658 in 2000 to 505 in 2010, representing a decrease of around 23.25%. The proportion of individuals named Filice per 100,000 also saw a decline of 29.17% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,856 | #42,858 | -30.44% |
| Count | 658 | 505 | -23.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.17 | -29.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Filice
The ethnicity data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes in the ethnic identity linked to the surname Filice between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 1.02%, from 91.03% in 2000 to 90.10% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased by 24.61%, rising from 6.99% in 2000 to 8.71% in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races also slightly dropped by 18.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.03% | 90.1% | -1.02% |
| Hispanic | 6.99% | 8.71% | 24.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 0.99% | -18.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |