Explore the Family Name Licciardi
The meaning of Licciardi
Italian (Naples and Sicily): possibly from a southern dialect form of the personal name Ricciardo (see Ricciardi), or perhaps a nickname from the French dialect word lichard ‘gluttonous, greedy’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Rosario, Sal, Salvatore, Bartolo, Antonio, Assunta, Ciro, Franco, Gaetano, Giacomo, Nino, Orazio, Pina.
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How common is the last name Licciardi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Licciardi saw a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 36,531st most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 37,125th position, marking a decrease of 1.63 percent. Even though the rank fell, the total count of individuals with this surname slightly increased during this period from 578 to 601, which represents a growth rate of 3.98 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 4.76 percent, indicating that the surname became somewhat less common relative to the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,531 | #37,125 | -1.63% |
| Count | 578 | 601 | 3.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Licciardi
In terms of ethnic identity, the Licciardi name primarily identifies with the White ethnicity, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, approximately 95 percent of those carrying the Licciardi surname identified as White. It's worth noting there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.56 percent in 2000 to 3.99 percent in 2010, a change of 155.77 percent. The data for other ethnicities, including Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races, were suppressed for privacy reasons in 2010. No individuals carrying the Licciardi surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.98% | 94.84% | -0.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 3.99% | 155.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.04% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |