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

Anica, 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 Anica surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Anica in America

Anica is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Anica surname appeared 173 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 Anica.

We can also compare 2010 data for Anica 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 Anica

The surname Anica has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the region of Catalonia in present-day Spain. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

Anica is derived from the ancient Catalan word "anic," which means "brave" or "courageous." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who exhibited valor or bravery in battle or during challenging times.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Anica can be found in a document from the town of Lleida, dated 1297. This document mentions a certain "Pere Anica," who is believed to have been a landowner or farmer in the region.

During the 15th century, the name Anica appeared in several historical records from the town of Tortosa, located in the province of Tarragona. These records include mentions of individuals such as "Jaume Anica," a merchant who lived in the 1460s, and "Margarida Anica," a noblewoman born in 1489.

The name Anica has also been associated with the place name "Anica de Cinca," which was a small village located near the town of Fraga in the province of Huesca. It is possible that some individuals bearing the surname Anica may have originated from this village or its surrounding areas.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Anica. One such figure was Joan Anica, a renowned painter from Barcelona who lived during the 16th century (c. 1520-1590). His works were widely admired for their intricate details and vibrant colors.

Another notable Anica was Jaume Anica (1675-1742), a renowned architect from the city of Valencia. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several important buildings, including the Church of Sant Miquel dels Reis and the Palacio del Marqués de la Scala.

In the 19th century, Josep Anica (1820-1892) was a prominent Catalan writer and poet. He gained recognition for his collection of poems titled "Cants de la Terra" (Songs of the Land), which celebrated the beauty and traditions of his homeland.

Additionally, Mercè Anica (1901-1976) was a pioneering educator from Barcelona. She founded several schools and educational institutions aimed at providing quality education to underprivileged children in the region.

Lastly, Jordi Anica (1928-2003) was a renowned artist and sculptor from Catalonia. His works were heavily influenced by the Modernist movement and often depicted scenes from Catalan folklore and mythology.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Anica

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

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

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