Explore the Family Name Licon
The meaning of Licon
Hispanic (mainly Mexico): probably an altered form of Basque Licona. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Francisco, Carlos, Jose, Juan, Armando, Arturo, Manuel, Miguel, Octavio, Rafael, Ramon, Ricardo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Licon in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Licon has seen a slight rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Licon ranked as the 12,032 most common surname, but by 2010 it had moved to 11,430 — a 5% increase in popularity. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased by 15.7%, from 2,382 in 2000 to 2,756 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Licon per 100,000 also rose by 5.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,032 | #11,430 | 5% |
| Count | 2,382 | 2,756 | 15.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.88 | 0.93 | 5.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Licon
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Licon has seen some shifts, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. From 2000 to 2010, there was a notable decrease in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races, with a change of -46.27% and -28.00% respectively. The proportion of individuals identifying as White with the surname Licon also decreased by 10.18%. In contrast, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased slightly by 1.41%, making up the majority of the population with this surname at 88.64% in 2010. There was also a significant increase in Black individuals bearing the surname Licon, with a change rate of 113.79%, albeit from a small base. The American Indian and Alaskan Native grouping saw a small decline of -4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.41% | 88.64% | 1.41% |
| White | 10.71% | 9.62% | -10.18% |
| Black | 0.29% | 0.62% | 113.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.42% | 0.4% | -4.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 0.36% | -46.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0.5% | 0.36% | -28% |