Explore the Family Name Licari
The meaning of Licari
Italian (southern): occupational name from Greek alykarios ‘salt worker’, from classical Greek halykos ‘salty, brackish’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Antonio, Salvatore, Angelo, Geno, Rocco, Sal, Vita, Antonino, Biagio, Carlo, Filippo.
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How common is the last name Licari in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Licari" slightly decreased between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Licari held the rank of 18,560 in terms of popularity but it dropped to 18,918 by 2010, indicating a change of about -1.93%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased during the same period from 1,371 to 1,443, demonstrating a growth of 5.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,560 | #18,918 | -1.93% |
| Count | 1,371 | 1,443 | 5.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.49 | -3.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Licari
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Licari identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this category from 95.04% to 93.28%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, there was a small percentage (0.76%) of individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. The proportion of those identifying as two or more races also saw a decline, while the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 2.77% to 4.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.04% | 93.28% | -1.85% |
| Hispanic | 2.77% | 4.64% | 67.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 1.18% | -37.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |