Find out how popular the last name Alcide is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Alcide.

Alcide, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Alcide surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alcide in America

Alcide is the 39212th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alcide surname appeared 561 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Alcide.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alcide to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Alcide

The surname Alcide has its origins in France, where it first emerged in the 16th century. It is derived from the Greek word "Alkeides," which means "strong" or "mighty." This surname was initially used to describe someone with a powerful or robust physique.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Alcide can be found in the parish records of Normandy, France, dating back to the late 1500s. These records mention several individuals with variations of the name, such as Alcides, Alcidi, and Alcide.

During the 17th century, the name Alcide gained further recognition when it was used by the French playwright Molière in his famous comedy "Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme" (The Middle-Class Gentleman). One of the characters in the play was named Alcide, which likely contributed to the name's popularity during that time.

In the 18th century, the surname Alcide appeared in the works of the French philosopher and writer Voltaire, who mentioned an individual named Alcide in his writings. This further solidified the name's association with French culture and literature.

One notable bearer of the surname Alcide was Alcide d'Orbigny, a French naturalist and paleontologist who lived from 1802 to 1857. He made significant contributions to the field of natural history, particularly in the study of fossils and mollusks.

Another individual of historical significance was Alcide Dessalines d'Orbigny, a French military officer and politician who served as the President of Haiti from 1843 to 1847. He played a crucial role in the country's struggle for independence and the establishment of its government.

In the 19th century, the surname Alcide was associated with several prominent figures, including Alcide Dusolier, a French painter and illustrator known for his depictions of Parisian life, and Alcide Looten, a French botanist and explorer who conducted extensive research in the Caribbean region.

While the surname Alcide is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of French cultural heritage, with its roots firmly embedded in the country's rich history and literary tradition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alcide

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Alcide.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Alcide was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Alcide has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Alcide was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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