Explore the Family Name Nicasio
The meaning of Nicasio
Spanish: from the personal name Nicasio (see Nicaise).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nicasio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nicasio has shown a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Nicasio was ranked 29,932nd in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had jumped to 21,940th. This represents an upward shift by 26.7%. The overall count of people with the surname also saw a substantial surge, rising from 740 in 2000 to 1,183 in 2010, a growth rate of nearly 60%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals named Nicasio per 100,000 people increased by about 48% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,932 | #21,940 | 26.7% |
| Count | 740 | 1,183 | 59.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.4 | 48.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nicasio
In terms of ethnic identity distribution for the surname Nicasio, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Hispanic community held the highest share, accounting for 84.86% in 2000 and growing slightly to 86.81% by 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander community also saw an increase, moving from 7.43% in 2000 to 8.62% in 2010. However, the White and Black communities both experienced decreases in the same period, with the percentage of Whites dropping from 5.95% to 3.63% and Blacks declining from 0.95% to 0.68%. The counts for those of Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories were either too small or suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.86% | 86.81% | 2.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.43% | 8.62% | 16.02% |
| White | 5.95% | 3.63% | -38.99% |
| Black | 0.95% | 0.68% | -28.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |