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

Idica, 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 Idica surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Idica in America

Idica is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Idica surname appeared 130 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 Idica.

We can also compare 2010 data for Idica 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 Idica

The surname IDICA has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, where it first emerged in the 8th century during the reign of the Carolingian dynasty. The name is believed to be derived from the Basque word "idika," meaning "to write" or "to scribe," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have been scribes or writers by profession.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the IDICA surname can be found in the Codex Calixtinus, a 12th-century manuscript that documents the pilgrimages made to the shrine of St. James the Great in Santiago de Compostela. The name appears in this text as "Idicam," referring to a scribe or copyist who contributed to the preservation of this historical document.

In the 13th century, the IDICA surname gained prominence in the region of Navarre, where a family bearing this name held land and influence. Historical records from this period mention a nobleman named Sancho Idica, who served as a military commander under King Sancho VII of Navarre (1194-1234).

During the 15th century, the IDICA name can be traced to the town of Irun, located near the border between Spain and France. A notable figure from this era was Juan Idica (1435-1502), a respected scholar and theologian who authored several treatises on religious doctrine.

As the centuries passed, the IDICA surname spread beyond its Basque roots, with various branches of the family establishing themselves in other parts of Spain and Europe. One notable individual was Pedro Idica (1580-1648), a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Americas and helped map the coastlines of present-day Chile and Peru.

Another prominent figure was María Idica (1715-1782), a Spanish painter and engraver who gained recognition for her intricate religious artworks, several of which can still be found in churches and museums throughout Spain.

While the IDICA surname may not be as widely known as some other Spanish surnames, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the Basque culture and has produced many accomplished individuals throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Idica

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

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

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