Explore the Family Name Licerio
The meaning of Licerio
Spanish: from the personal name Licerio, from Latin Licerius.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Licerio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Licerio has significantly grown in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 47,389 and by 2010, its rank had improved to 41,303, showing an increase of 12.84 percent. The count of individuals with the surname Licerio also rose from 421 in 2000 to 527 in 2010, marking a substantial increase of 25.18 percent. The proportion of individuals named Licerio per 100,000 people saw a smaller but still notable rise from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #41,303 | 12.84% |
| Count | 421 | 527 | 25.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.18 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Licerio
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Licerio surname identify as Hispanic, with 88.36 percent in 2000 and 88.05 percent in 2010. There was a slight decrease of 0.35 percent over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander showed a minor increase from 8.08 percent in 2000 to 8.16 percent in 2010. The representation of White fell slightly from 2.14 percent to 2.09 percent, while Black representation dropped completely by 2010. A new category emerged in 2010, with 1.14 percent of individuals identifying under two or more races. No data was recorded for American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.36% | 88.05% | -0.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.08% | 8.16% | 0.99% |
| White | 2.14% | 2.09% | -2.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Black | 1.19% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |