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

Lamica, 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 Lamica surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lamica in America

Lamica is the 28967th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lamica surname appeared 820 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 Lamica.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lamica 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 Lamica

The surname LAMICA has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Calabria and Sicily, where it was first recorded in the late 15th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Italian word "amica," meaning "friend" or "female friend," suggesting that the name may have been initially a descriptive nickname for someone with a friendly or amiable nature.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname LAMICA can be found in the records of the city of Reggio Calabria, where a family with this name is mentioned in a legal document dated 1487. Another early instance is found in the Sicilian town of Messina, where a certain Giovanni LAMICA is recorded as a landowner in the year 1521.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the LAMICA surname began to spread beyond its initial strongholds in southern Italy, appearing in various records and documents from other regions, such as Naples and Rome. One notable figure from this era was Giuseppe LAMICA (1560-1639), a renowned architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Naples, including the Church of Sant'Anna dei Lombardi.

In the 18th century, the LAMICA surname gained further prominence with the birth of Vincenzo LAMICA (1734-1811), a celebrated painter and engraver from Messina. His works, depicting religious and mythological scenes, adorned numerous churches and palaces across Sicily and the Italian mainland.

Another prominent figure with this surname was Gaetano LAMICA (1805-1879), a lawyer and politician from Catania, who served as a member of the Sicilian Parliament during the mid-19th century. He was a vocal advocate for the unification of Italy and played a significant role in the Risorgimento movement.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the LAMICA surname began to spread beyond Italy's borders, carried by immigrants seeking new opportunities in various parts of the world. One such individual was Antonio LAMICA (1876-1954), a successful entrepreneur who emigrated from Calabria to Argentina, where he established several successful businesses and became a prominent member of the Italian community.

Throughout its history, the LAMICA surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, architects, politicians, and entrepreneurs, all of whom have contributed to the rich cultural tapestry of Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lamica

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

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

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