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

Ico, 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 Ico surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ico in America

Ico is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ico surname appeared 154 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 Ico.

The history of the last name Ico

The surname ICO is believed to have originated from the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France during the 9th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Basque word "iko," meaning "to strike" or "to hit." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have been blacksmiths, metalworkers, or soldiers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ICO can be found in the Codex de Roda, a medieval cartulary from the 11th century. This document mentions a certain "Garcias Ico" who was a landowner in the region of Navarre, Spain.

In the 13th century, there are records of an "Alonso Ico" who served as a soldier in the army of King Alfonso X of Castile. This suggests that some bearers of the name may have had military backgrounds or occupations related to warfare.

The surname ICO can also be traced to various place names in the Basque region, such as the village of Ico in the province of Álava, Spain. It is possible that some families adopted the name based on their place of origin or residence.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname ICO was Juan Ico (c. 1460-1521), a Spanish poet and humanist who was born in the town of Durango, Biscay. He was known for his works in both Spanish and Latin, and his poetry was highly regarded during the Renaissance period.

Another historical figure with the surname ICO was Pedro Ico (1554-1625), a Spanish composer and musician who served as the chapel master at the Cathedral of Burgos. His compositions, including motets and villancicos, were widely performed and celebrated in his time.

In the 18th century, there was a notable artist named José Ico (1701-1782) who was born in the city of Bilbao, Biscay. He was a painter and sculptor known for his religious works, many of which can still be found in churches and cathedrals across northern Spain.

During the 19th century, one of the most prominent individuals with the surname ICO was Tomás Ico (1845-1912), a Basque politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Spanish Parliament. He was a strong advocate for regional autonomy and cultural preservation in the Basque Country.

Finally, in the early 20th century, there was a Spanish writer and journalist named María Ico (1897-1968) who was born in the town of Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava. She was known for her works on Basque culture and traditions, as well as her efforts in promoting the use of the Basque language in literature and education.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ico

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

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

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