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

Landicho, 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 Landicho surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Landicho in America

Landicho is the 56588th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Landicho surname appeared 361 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 Landicho.

We can also compare 2010 data for Landicho 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 Landicho

The surname Landicho is believed to have originated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish words "la" meaning "the" and "dicho" meaning "said" or "spoken." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was known for their speaking abilities or was perhaps a public speaker or orator.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Landicho can be found in the archives of the Spanish colonial administration in the Philippines. In the early 1700s, there are references to a man named Juan Landicho, who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Taal, located in the province of Batangas.

Another notable individual with the surname Landicho was Maria Landicho, who lived in the late 18th century. She was a respected midwife and herbalist in the town of Lipa, also in the province of Batangas. Her knowledge of traditional medicine and childbirth practices was widely sought after in her community.

In the 19th century, the name Landicho appears in various historical records, including land titles and property deeds. This suggests that the family had established themselves as landowners and prominent members of society during this period.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Landicho was Pedro Landicho, who was born in 1856 and died in 1928. He was a renowned poet and playwright, whose works were known for their vivid descriptions of rural life and the struggles of the common people. His play "Ang Batangueña" (The Woman from Batangas) is considered a classic of Filipino literature.

Another notable individual was Dolores Landicho, born in 1875 and died in 1942. She was a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the province of Batangas. Her efforts helped to promote education and empowerment for women during a time when such opportunities were limited.

Throughout its history, the surname Landicho has been associated with various professions and areas of expertise, including business, agriculture, literature, and education. While its origins can be traced back to the Spanish colonial era, the name has become an integral part of Filipino cultural heritage and identity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Landicho

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

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

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