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

Lalicata, 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 Lalicata surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lalicata in America

Lalicata is the 69392nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lalicata surname appeared 283 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 Lalicata.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lalicata 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 Lalicata

The surname Lalicata is of Italian origin, originating from the region of Sicily. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "licata," which refers to a small town in the province of Agrigento, Sicily. The earliest recorded instances of this surname date back to the 16th century.

The town of Licata is believed to have been founded by the Phoenicians, and its name is thought to be derived from the ancient Greek word "lykos," meaning "wolf." This connection suggests that the surname Lalicata may have its roots in the ancient Greek presence in Sicily.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Lalicata can be found in the baptismal records of the Church of San Bartolomeo in Licata, where a certain Giovanni Lalicata was baptized in 1572. Another notable early mention of the name is in the census records of the town of Licata from the late 16th century, which lists several families with the surname Lalicata.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the surname Lalicata. One such person was Antonio Lalicata (1810-1891), a prominent Sicilian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the late 19th century.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Vincenzo Lalicata (1885-1958), an Italian sculptor and artist who was renowned for his works in marble and bronze. His sculptures can be found in various museums and public spaces throughout Italy.

In the field of literature, Giuseppe Lalicata (1920-1995) was a renowned Sicilian poet and writer, known for his works that explored the themes of love, loss, and the beauty of the Sicilian landscape.

The surname Lalicata also has a presence in the religious sphere, with Father Salvatore Lalicata (1902-1976) being a respected Catholic priest and theologian who served in the Diocese of Agrigento, Sicily.

Additionally, the name Lalicata can be traced to the town of Palma di Montechiaro, near Agrigento, where a family with this surname has been documented since the 18th century. One notable member of this family was Maria Lalicata (1772-1849), who was known for her charitable works and support for the local community.

While the surname Lalicata is most commonly associated with Sicily, it has also spread to other regions of Italy and even to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its roots remain firmly connected to the ancient town of Licata and the rich cultural heritage of Sicily.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lalicata

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

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

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