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

Ficaro, 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 Ficaro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ficaro in America

Ficaro is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ficaro surname appeared 167 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 Ficaro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ficaro 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 Ficaro

The surname FICARO has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Sicily. It emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Latin word "ficus," meaning "fig tree," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived near or owned land with fig trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the FICARO surname can be found in a document from the Sicilian town of Palermo, dated 1278. This document mentions a certain "Giovanni FICARO," who was a landowner in the area. The name also appears in several other historical records from Sicily during the 13th and 14th centuries, indicating its widespread use among the local population.

In the 15th century, the FICARO surname gained prominence with the rise of a noble family bearing this name. The most notable member of this family was Vincenzo FICARO, a military commander who served under the Spanish rulers of Sicily in the late 1400s. He was celebrated for his bravery and leadership during the conflicts between the Spanish and French forces vying for control of the island.

As the FICARO family gained wealth and influence, they established themselves in various parts of Sicily, including the cities of Palermo, Catania, and Messina. Their name became associated with several place names, such as the "FICARO Estate" near Palermo, which was a vast agricultural property owned by the family.

Another historically significant figure with the FICARO surname was Giacomo FICARO, a renowned artist from Messina who lived in the 16th century. He was a prominent painter and fresco artist, whose works can still be found in various churches and noble residences throughout Sicily.

In the 17th century, the FICARO surname spread beyond Sicily to other parts of Italy, as members of the family migrated and settled in different regions. One notable figure from this period was Domenico FICARO, a scholar and philosopher from Naples, who authored several influential works on ethics and political philosophy.

As the centuries passed, the FICARO surname continued to be carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including lawyers, merchants, and clergy. Some notable bearers of this name in more recent times include the Italian writer and journalist Salvatore FICARO (1892-1974), and the Sicilian artist and sculptor Giuseppe FICARO (1904-1988).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ficaro

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

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

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