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

Ficca, 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 Ficca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ficca in America

Ficca is the 56972nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ficca surname appeared 358 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 Ficca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ficca 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 Ficca

The surname "FICCA" is believed to have originated in Italy, with its roots tracing back to the 13th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "ficca," which means "to thrust" or "to insert," suggesting that the name may have been associated with a particular trade or occupation involving thrusting or inserting objects.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Florentine Priors' Registry of 1282, where a certain "Guido Ficca" is mentioned. This document provides valuable insight into the early use and prevalence of the name in the Tuscan region of Italy.

During the Renaissance period, the name appeared in various documents and manuscripts, including the records of the Venetian Republic. Notable individuals from this time bearing the surname include Antonio Ficca (1495-1567), a renowned sculptor from Venice who contributed to the embellishment of the city's churches and palaces.

As the centuries progressed, the surname "FICCA" spread beyond Italy, with some families carrying the name settling in other parts of Europe and even the Americas. In the 16th century, a branch of the Ficca family established itself in Spain, where they were involved in the textile trade. One prominent member was Rodrigo Ficca (1528-1594), a successful merchant in Seville.

Moving forward to the 17th century, the name appears in records from the British Isles, potentially indicating Italian immigration or trade connections. One noteworthy individual was John Ficca (1623-1697), an English philosopher and author who published several treatises on metaphysics and natural philosophy.

In the 19th century, the surname was found in various parts of the United States, likely carried by Italian immigrants seeking new opportunities. Giuseppe Ficca (1815-1892), a skilled stonemason from Calabria, Italy, was among those who contributed to the construction of notable buildings in New York City during this period.

Throughout its long history, the surname "FICCA" has been associated with various professions and walks of life, from artisans and merchants to scholars and tradesmen. While the specific origins of the name may be shrouded in the mists of time, its enduring presence across multiple continents and cultures serves as a testament to the rich tapestry of human migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ficca

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

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

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