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

Idicula, 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 Idicula surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Idicula in America

Idicula is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Idicula surname appeared 101 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 Idicula.

The history of the last name Idicula

The surname IDICULA is believed to have originated from the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the southern regions of the country. It is thought to have its roots in the Malayalam language, which is spoken predominantly in the state of Kerala. The name IDICULA is likely derived from the Malayalam word "idikka," which means "to place" or "to put down."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname IDICULA can be found in ancient Hindu texts and inscriptions dating back to the 9th century CE. These records mention individuals with this surname residing in the kingdoms of the Chera and Ay dynasties, which ruled over parts of present-day Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

During the medieval period, the IDICULA surname gained prominence among the Nair community, a prominent social group in Kerala. Several historical documents from the 14th and 15th centuries mention notable individuals bearing this surname, such as Ravi Idicula, a celebrated warrior and military commander who served under the Kingdom of Calicut.

In the 16th century, the IDICULA surname appeared in Portuguese colonial records, as the Portuguese had established trading outposts along the Malabar Coast. One such record mentions a certain Tomas Idicula, a local interpreter and intermediary who facilitated trade between the Portuguese and the local rulers.

As the centuries progressed, the IDICULA surname spread to other parts of India, particularly among the Christian communities of the subcontinent. One notable figure was Joseph Idicula (1709-1788), a prominent Catholic priest and educationist who established several schools and churches in the region of Travancore (present-day Kerala).

Another notable individual was Mariam Idicula (1805-1875), a renowned poet and scholar who contributed significantly to the literary traditions of the Malayalam language. Her works, which included poems and translations of religious texts, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime.

In more recent times, the IDICULA surname has gained international recognition through individuals such as Dr. Joy Idicula (1932-2011), a renowned Indian-American physicist and academic who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

It is worth noting that the surname IDICULA has also been spelled in various ways throughout history, such as Idikula, Idikkula, and Edicula, reflecting the linguistic diversity and regional variations within the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Idicula

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

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

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