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

Ficarra, 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 Ficarra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ficarra in America

Ficarra is the 29064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ficarra surname appeared 816 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 Ficarra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ficarra 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 Ficarra

The surname Ficarra is of Italian origin, specifically from the region of Sicily. It is believed to have originated in the 15th or 16th century, derived from the Italian word "ficara," which means "fig tree." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify someone who lived near or worked with fig trees.

The earliest known record of the surname Ficarra dates back to the 16th century, when it appeared in various documents and records from the town of Palermo, Sicily. It is possible that the name was initially associated with a specific location or village within the region, as many Italian surnames have their roots in place names.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Ficarra was Giovanni Ficarra, who was born in Palermo in the late 1500s. He was a prominent merchant and landowner, and his family played a significant role in the local community.

Another notable figure was Antonio Ficarra, born in 1624 in Palermo. He was a renowned painter and sculptor, known for his intricate religious artworks that adorned many churches and cathedrals in Sicily during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the Ficarra family expanded beyond Sicily, with some members settling in other parts of Italy and even exploring opportunities in the New World. One such individual was Vincenzo Ficarra, born in 1745 in Palermo, who emigrated to Argentina in the late 1700s and became a successful rancher and landowner.

Moving into the 19th century, there was Giuseppe Ficarra, born in 1812 in Palermo. He was a prominent lawyer and politician, serving as a member of the Sicilian Parliament during the period of the Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification.

Another notable figure was Maria Ficarra, born in 1867 in Palermo. She was a renowned opera singer, performing in some of the most prestigious theaters across Europe, including La Scala in Milan and the Paris Opera House.

Throughout its history, the surname Ficarra has been associated with various professions and achievements, from merchants and artists to politicians and performers. While its origins can be traced back to the island of Sicily, the name has since spread across Italy and beyond, carried by generations of individuals who have contributed to the rich tapestry of Italian culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ficarra

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

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

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