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

Indelicato, 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 Indelicato surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Indelicato in America

Indelicato is the 21830th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Indelicato surname appeared 1,191 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 Indelicato.

We can also compare 2010 data for Indelicato 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 Indelicato

The surname Indelicato has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "delicato," which means "delicate" or "gentle." The prefix "in" added to the word suggests the opposite meaning, implying "not delicate" or "not gentle."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Indelicato can be found in the Sicilian town of Corleone, where a family with this name was documented in the 15th century. It is possible that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to an individual with a robust or sturdy demeanor, contrasting with the meaning of the word "delicato."

In the 16th century, the Indelicato surname appeared in various Italian records, including the Archivio di Stato di Napoli (State Archive of Naples) and the Archivio di Stato di Palermo (State Archive of Palermo). These archives contain documents related to legal transactions, property ownership, and other official matters involving individuals with the Indelicato surname.

During the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Indelicato name was Giuseppe Indelicato (1625-1688), a Sicilian painter known for his religious works. His paintings can be found in various churches and monasteries throughout Sicily.

In the 19th century, the Indelicato surname was associated with several influential families in Sicily. One such family was the Indelicato di Bianchi, who were landowners and prominent figures in the town of Campobello di Mazara. Another notable individual was Francesco Indelicato (1834-1909), a lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament.

Another significant figure with the Indelicato surname was Vincenzo Indelicato (1878-1950), a Sicilian writer and journalist. He was known for his works that explored the culture and traditions of Sicily, including the novel "La Terra dell'Etna" (The Land of Etna).

Throughout history, the Indelicato surname has been present in various regions of Italy, particularly in Sicily and the southern regions. While the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it has since become a well-established surname, representing a rich cultural heritage and a connection to the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Indelicato

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

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

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