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

Chiclana, 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 Chiclana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chiclana in America

Chiclana is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chiclana surname appeared 138 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 Chiclana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chiclana 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 Chiclana

The surname Chiclana has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the town of Chiclana de la Frontera, located in the province of Cádiz in the southern region of Andalusia. The name Chiclana is believed to have its roots in the Arabic word "Shikla," meaning "reed," referring to the abundance of reed beds in the area surrounding the town.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Chiclana surname can be found in a 15th-century document from the archives of the city of Seville, where a certain Juan de Chiclana is listed as a landowner. This suggests that the name had already established itself as a prominent local surname by that time.

In the 16th century, the Chiclana name appears in various historical records, including the Inquisition records of the Spanish Inquisition. One notable figure from this period was Alonso de Chiclana, a merchant who was tried by the Inquisition in 1572 for alleged heretical activities.

The 17th century saw the rise of several prominent individuals bearing the Chiclana surname. Among them was Diego de Chiclana, a Spanish military officer who participated in the conquest of the Philippines in the early 1600s. Another notable figure was Francisca de Chiclana, a wealthy landowner and philanthropist who funded the construction of a hospital in her hometown of Chiclana de la Frontera in the late 1600s.

In the 18th century, the Chiclana name gained further prominence with the birth of Antonio de Chiclana (1720-1785), a renowned painter who specialized in religious and historical scenes. His works can still be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

The 19th century saw the emergence of Manuel de Chiclana (1810-1879), a prominent politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Spanish Parliament and played a significant role in the drafting of the Spanish Constitution of 1869.

Throughout history, the Chiclana surname has been associated with various notable individuals, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse backgrounds of those who have carried this name. While the name originated in a specific region of Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by descendants and immigrants from the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chiclana

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

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

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