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

Alcius, 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 Alcius surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alcius in America

Alcius is the 67943rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alcius surname appeared 290 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 Alcius.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alcius 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 Alcius

The surname ALCIUS has its origins in Lithuania, where it first emerged in the 16th century. It is derived from the Lithuanian word "alkas," meaning "hungry" or "voracious." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname for someone with a hearty appetite or a relentless work ethic.

In the early 1500s, the name ALCIUS appeared in historical records from the Vilnius region of Lithuania. One of the earliest documented individuals with this surname was Jonas Alcius, a farmer who lived in the village of Kaunas in the late 16th century.

The ALCIUS name can also be traced back to the town of Alytus, which was once known as "Alcius" in its older spelling. It is possible that some early bearers of the ALCIUS surname hailed from this town or the surrounding areas.

During the 17th century, the ALCIUS name gained prominence in Lithuania, with several notable individuals bearing this surname. One such person was Petras Alcius (1620-1691), a renowned scholar and theologian who authored several influential works on religious philosophy.

In the late 18th century, the ALCIUS surname made its way to other parts of Europe, including Poland and Germany. This was likely due to migration patterns and the spread of Lithuanian communities beyond their homeland. A notable figure from this period was Juozas Alcius (1756-1824), a Polish-Lithuanian writer and poet who is celebrated for his contributions to Romantic literature.

Another prominent bearer of the ALCIUS name was Antanas Alcius (1802-1879), a Lithuanian artist and painter who gained recognition for his vivid depictions of rural life and landscapes. His works are still highly regarded in Lithuanian art circles today.

While the ALCIUS surname has its roots in Lithuania, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including North America and Australia, due to immigration patterns in the 19th and 20th centuries. However, its historical origins and rich cultural heritage can be traced back to the Baltic region and the proud Lithuanian people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alcius

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

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 Alcius 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 Alcius 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 Alcius was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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