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

Apice, 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 Apice surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Apice in America

Apice is the 93513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Apice surname appeared 196 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 Apice.

We can also compare 2010 data for Apice 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 Apice

The surname Apice has its origins in Italy, stemming from the Latin word "apex," which means "peak" or "summit." This name likely emerged during the medieval period in various regions of the Italian peninsula.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Apice name appears in the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of historical documents from the Apulian city of Bari, dating back to the 11th century. The name is mentioned in connection with several families from the area.

The Apice surname is also closely linked to the town of Apice, located in the province of Benevento, Campania. It is believed that the name originated from this geographic location, with families adopting the place name as their surname, a common practice during the Middle Ages.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the Apice surname was Giordano d'Apice, a nobleman and landowner from the Kingdom of Naples. He is mentioned in several historical records from that era, including the Angevine Archives.

During the Renaissance period, the Apice family gained prominence in the city of Naples. One of the most renowned members was Ottavio Apice (1523-1589), a prominent jurist and philosopher who served as a legal advisor to the Spanish viceroys of Naples.

Another noteworthy individual was Girolamo Apice (1569-1644), a Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of Nola and Capaccio-Vallo, and later became the Archbishop of Sorrento. He played a significant role in the religious affairs of the Kingdom of Naples during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the Apice name gained recognition beyond Italy. Jean-Baptiste Apice (1738-1811) was a French military officer and engineer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte. He was born in the town of Apice in Italy but later emigrated to France, where he distinguished himself in various engineering projects and military campaigns.

Toward the latter part of the 19th century, the Apice surname surfaced in the literary world with the writer and journalist Vincenzo Apice (1863-1941). He was a prolific author and contributed to several Italian newspapers and magazines, earning acclaim for his literary works.

Throughout history, the Apice surname has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Italy, particularly in the southern part of the country. While the name has spread to other parts of the world due to migration, its roots can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, where it originated as a place name or a descriptive term related to geographical features.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Apice

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

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

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