Explore the Family Name Vicari
The meaning of Vicari
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Vicario. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Sal, Angelo, Vito, Carlo, Luciano, Pietro, Rocco, Agostino, Antonio, Crispino, Domenico.
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How common is the last name Vicari in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vicari slightly decreased between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 15,524 with a count of 1,730, translating into 0.64 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, its rank dropped to 16,652 and the count reduced marginally to 1,720, bringing the proportion per 100,000 people to 0.58. This shift marks a -7.27 change in rank and -0.58 in count, reflecting a -9.38 change overall.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,524 | #16,652 | -7.27% |
| Count | 1,730 | 1,720 | -0.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.58 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vicari
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Vicari between 2000 and 2010. The dominant ethnicity remained White, although it experienced a minuscule decrease from 94.91% in 2000 to 94.53% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and individuals reporting two or more races also saw decreases — from 0.87% to 0.76%, and 1.56% to 0.93% respectively. Conversely, the Hispanic community showed an increase in the use of the surname, jumping from 2.20% to 3.37%. There were no recorded users of the Vicari surname within the Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.91% | 94.53% | -0.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 3.37% | 53.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 0.93% | -40.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.87% | 0.76% | -12.64% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |