Explore the Family Name Sicat
The meaning of Sicat
Filipino: nickname or ornamental name from a Hispanicized form of Tagalog sikat ‘(sun) ray’, also ‘rise or appearance of the sun, moon, or stars’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sicat in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sicat has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sicat was ranked as the 59,916th most popular surname in the United States with 315 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, it had risen to the 47,791st spot with an increase of 20.24% in rank and 40.63% in count, taking the total number of people with this surname to 443. The proportion per 100k also increased by 25.0%, reflecting a growing popularity for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #47,791 | 20.24% |
| Count | 315 | 443 | 40.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.15 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sicat
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sicat, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals that a majority of individuals identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group accounted for 92.38% of those with the surname in 2000, although there was a slight decrease to 88.71% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase of 144.76%, reaching 7.00% in 2010. There was a marginal increase in those identifying as White, from 1.90% to 2.03%. Whereas, the Hispanic population saw a decrease of 20.98% over the decade. Neither Black, nor American Indian and Alaskan Native populations reported any change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 92.38% | 88.71% | -3.97% |
| Two or More Races | 2.86% | 7% | 144.76% |
| Hispanic | 2.86% | 2.26% | -20.98% |
| White | 1.9% | 2.03% | 6.84% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |