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

Icedo, 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 Icedo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Icedo in America

Icedo is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Icedo surname appeared 100 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 Icedo.

The history of the last name Icedo

The surname ICEDO has its origins in Spain, traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "hielo," meaning ice, possibly suggesting an ancestral connection to colder regions or a profession related to ice handling.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the ICEDO surname is found in the Archivo General de Indias, a vast collection of documents from the Spanish colonial era in the Americas. In a letter dated 1586, a certain Juan ICEDO is referenced as a merchant operating in the port city of Veracruz, Mexico.

Further research reveals that the ICEDO name was particularly prevalent in the northern Spanish regions of Asturias and Cantabria, where the surname is thought to have originated. In the town of Llanes, Asturias, there is a documented lineage of the ICEDO family dating back to the late 15th century, with notable members including Pedro ICEDO (c. 1472-1538), a local landowner and civic leader.

The name ICEDO also appears in historical documents from the neighboring region of Cantabria, including references to a María ICEDO (c. 1610-1678) from the village of Cabezón de la Sal, who was a prominent figure in the local textile industry.

Moving forward in time, the ICEDO surname gained broader recognition in the 18th century with the birth of Diego ICEDO (1724-1802), a Spanish naval officer and explorer who served as the governor of the Philippines from 1776 to 1778. His contributions to the exploration and mapping of the Pacific Ocean remain significant in the annals of Spanish maritime history.

Another notable figure bearing the ICEDO surname was Juana ICEDO (1832-1912), a celebrated writer and poet from the city of Oviedo, Asturias. Her poetry collections, such as "Ecos del Alma" (Echoes of the Soul), published in 1875, earned her critical acclaim and a place among the prominent literary figures of her time.

Throughout its history, the ICEDO surname has maintained a strong presence in its regions of origin, while also spreading to other parts of Spain and beyond through migration and exploration. Despite its relatively uncommon nature, the name continues to carry the legacy of its Spanish roots and the various achievements of its bearers across centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Icedo

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

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 Icedo 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.

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

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