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

Felicitas, 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 Felicitas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Felicitas in America

Felicitas is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Felicitas surname appeared 177 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 Felicitas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Felicitas 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 Felicitas

The surname Felicitas originates from the Latin language and can be traced back to ancient Rome. It is derived from the Latin word "felicitas," which means happiness or good fortune. This name was likely given as a surname to individuals who were considered fortunate or blessed.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname Felicitas can be found in a document from the 13th century, where a Roman citizen named Marcus Felicitas is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use as a surname during the Middle Ages.

Another notable reference to the name Felicitas can be found in the historical records of the city of Florence, Italy. In the 14th century, a wealthy merchant family named Felicitas played a significant role in the city's economic and political affairs.

The surname Felicitas has also been associated with several influential individuals throughout history. For example, Caius Felicitas was a Roman senator who lived during the 1st century AD and was known for his oratory skills.

In the 16th century, a Spanish explorer named Juan Felicitas embarked on a voyage to the Americas and is credited with establishing one of the first European settlements in what is now Mexico. His birth and death dates are believed to be around 1490-1560.

Another notable figure with the surname Felicitas was Maria Felicitas, an Italian painter who lived during the 17th century (1615-1677). She was renowned for her religious artwork and was commissioned by several churches and noble families in Italy.

In the 18th century, a French philosopher and writer named Charles Felicitas (1721-1789) gained recognition for his works on ethics and political theory, which influenced the ideas of the Enlightenment period.

Finally, in the 19th century, a German composer named Ernst Felicitas (1835-1907) made significant contributions to the world of classical music, particularly in the realm of orchestral and chamber works.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Felicitas

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

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

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