Explore the Family Name Licea
The meaning of Licea
Hispanic (mainly Mexico and Cuba): altered form of Basque Lezea ‘the abyss, chasm’ (see Lecea). This surname is also found in Spain, where it is rare. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Francisco, Rafael, Salvador, Carlos, Javier, Jesus, Juan, Ramiro, Roberto, Alejandro, Enrique.
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How common is the last name Licea in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Licea gained popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 11,758th in terms of prevalence, while in 2010 it moved up considerably to the 8,860th position—a change of nearly 25%. The actual count of individuals with this surname increased by over half during this period, from 2,441 people in 2000 to 3,698 in 2010. This data also reflects a rise from 0.9 to 1.25 per 100,000 people, indicating a boost of approximately 39% in its representation within the U.S population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,758 | #8,860 | 24.65% |
| Count | 2,441 | 3,698 | 51.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.9 | 1.25 | 38.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Licea
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnicity associated with the surname Licea shows that it is predominantly Hispanic. Both in 2000 and 2010, more than 95% of the individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic—an increase of 0.35% between the two years. The proportion of white individuals bearing this surname slightly dropped from 3.85% to 3.65%. There was also a decrease among those identifying with two or more ethnicities—from 0.29% to 0.19%, marking a reduction of over a third. Similarly, the percentage of Black individuals with this surname declined from 0.33% to 0.24%. The census did not record any individuals with the Licea surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.37% | 95.7% | 0.35% |
| White | 3.85% | 3.65% | -5.19% |
| Black | 0.33% | 0.24% | -27.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0.29% | 0.19% | -34.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |