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

Felicio, 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 Felicio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Felicio in America

Felicio is the 80131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Felicio surname appeared 237 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 Felicio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Felicio 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 Felicio

The surname Felicio has its roots in the Iberian Peninsula, originating from the Latin name Felicius, a derivative of the word "felix" meaning "happy" or "lucky." This name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Portugal and Spain during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Felicio can be found in the "Livro de Linhagens" (Book of Lineages), a 14th-century Portuguese manuscript detailing the genealogies of noble families. The manuscript mentions several individuals bearing the name Felicio, suggesting its use among the aristocracy of the time.

In Spain, the name Felicio has been documented in various historical records, including the "Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla," a collection of medieval documents from the monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla in La Rioja. This cartulary, dating back to the 10th century, contains references to individuals with the surname Felicio.

The name Felicio has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Felicio de Norona, a 15th-century Portuguese navigator and explorer who accompanied Vasco da Gama on his voyages to India. Another notable bearer of the name was Felicio Velho, a 16th-century Portuguese cartographer and cosmographer, responsible for creating some of the earliest known maps of the Indian Ocean and the coasts of Africa.

In the realm of literature, Felicio Feliciano (1433-1480) was an Italian humanist and calligrapher renowned for his contributions to the revival of the Roman script during the Renaissance period. His work greatly influenced the development of typography and book printing.

Moving to the New World, Juan Felicio was a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in the 16th century. He played a significant role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and later served as a regidor (council member) in the city of Puebla, Mexico.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Felicio has experienced various spelling variations, such as Feliz, Felice, and Feliziano, reflecting the influence of different languages and regional dialects. Despite these variations, the name has maintained its connection to the Latin root "felix," signifying happiness and good fortune.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Felicio

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

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

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