Explore the Family Name Sica
The meaning of Sica
Italian: from the medieval personal name Sica, a short form of any of various ancient Germanic compound personal names formed with sigi ‘victory’ as the first element. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carmine, Domenic, Salvatore, Vito, Antonio, Egidio, Fiore, Gaetano, Valentino.
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How common is the last name Sica in the United States?
The surname Sica is seen to have a modest fluctuation in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name was ranked as the 14,349th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped slightly to rank at 14,854, marking a decline of 3.52%. However, during the same period, the count of individuals with this surname grew from 1914 to 1994, indicating an increase of 4.18%. This resulted in a small decrease in its proportion per 100k people, from 0.71 in 2000 to 0.68 in 2010, a drop of 4.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,349 | #14,854 | -3.52% |
| Count | 1,914 | 1,994 | 4.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.68 | -4.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sica
Regarding its ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Sica identified as White, but this percentage decreased from 92.63% to 86.21%, a change of -6.93%. The largest growth was observed in the Hispanic group, soaring from 4.39% to 10.58%, an impressive 141% increase. There were also increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 1.15% to 1.40%) and of two or more races (from 0.78% to 1%). It's important to note that for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, the data was potentially suppressed due to privacy concerns, with the 2010 count showing 0 for both.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.63% | 86.21% | -6.93% |
| Hispanic | 4.39% | 10.58% | 141% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.15% | 1.4% | 21.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 1% | 28.21% |
| Black | 0.63% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.42% | 0% | 0% |