Explore the Family Name Pelico
The meaning of Pelico
Hispanic (Guatemala; Pelicó): possibly a nickname from Catalan pelicó ‘downy, hairy’. It is common among Amerindians.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pelico in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pelico has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 104,257th most common surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 40,672nd spot, representing a change of nearly 61%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew dramatically during this period, going from 159 in 2000 to 537 in 2010, an increase of over 237%. This reflects a substantial rise in the proportion per 100k, which went from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #104,257 | #40,672 | 60.99% |
| Count | 159 | 537 | 237.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.18 | 200% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pelico
With regard to the ethnic identity associated with the Pelico surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased significantly from 11.32% to 5.21%, while the share of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 86.16% to 92.36%. Some new ethnic identities also appeared in the 2010 data; although no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010 these groups represented 0.93% and 1.49% of people with the Pelico surname respectively. However, there were still no individuals who identified as Black or belonging to two or more races in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.16% | 92.36% | 7.2% |
| White | 11.32% | 5.21% | -53.98% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |