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

Icart, 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 Icart surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Icart in America

Icart is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Icart surname appeared 132 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 Icart.

We can also compare 2010 data for Icart 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 Icart

The surname Icart is of Spanish origin, derived from the Catalan word "icard" which means "falcon." It is believed to have originated in the region of Catalonia, situated in northeastern Spain, sometime during the medieval period.

The earliest recorded use of the name Icart can be traced back to the late 13th century in various documents and records from the region. It is likely that the name was initially used to identify individuals who were falconers or those who worked with falcons, a popular pastime among the nobility during that time.

Historical references to the name Icart can be found in several medieval manuscripts and records. For instance, in the "Llibre del Repartiment," a document detailing the distribution of lands and properties in the Kingdom of Valencia after the Christian conquest in the 13th century, there are mentions of individuals bearing the surname Icart.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Icart was Pere Icart, a prominent merchant from Barcelona who lived in the late 14th century. Another notable figure was Joan Icart, a renowned painter and sculptor from the 15th century, whose works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Catalonia.

During the 16th century, the name Icart gained recognition with the birth of Gaspar Icart (1515-1590), a Spanish Catholic priest and writer who authored several religious texts. His works were widely circulated and influential during the Counter-Reformation period.

In the 17th century, the Icart family established itself as a prominent lineage in the city of Barcelona. Francesc Icart (1620-1685) was a successful merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the city's economic and political affairs.

Another notable figure was Josep Icart i Llort (1822-1886), a Catalan painter and illustrator known for his depictions of historical scenes and landscapes. His works can be found in various museums and art galleries across Spain.

Throughout history, the surname Icart has been associated with individuals from diverse professions, including artists, writers, clergy members, and merchants. While its origins can be traced back to the medieval era in Catalonia, the name has since spread to other regions of Spain and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Icart

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

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

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