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

Leca, 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 Leca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leca in America

Leca is the 91625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leca surname appeared 201 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 Leca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Leca 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 Leca

The surname LECA is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the Piedmont region. It is thought to have derived from the Italian word "lecca," which means "a lick" or "a taste." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with someone who worked with food or beverages, possibly as a cook or a taster.

In its earliest recorded instances, the name was spelled as "Lecca" or "Leca." One of the earliest known references can be found in a document from the 13th century, which mentions a family with the surname Leca residing in the town of Asti, in the province of Piedmont.

During the Middle Ages, the name LECA appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, particularly those related to the Piedmont region. For example, in the 14th century, a nobleman named Giordano LECA was mentioned in a chronicle detailing the struggles between the Guelphs and Ghibellines in the city of Alba.

As the name spread throughout Italy, it also adopted different spellings and variations, such as "Lecca," "Lecca," and "Lecche." One notable individual from this time was Giacomo LECA, a scholar and writer who lived in the 15th century and authored several works on philosophy and theology.

In the 16th century, the LECA family gained prominence in the city of Turin, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One member, Giovanni LECA (1520-1598), was a respected merchant and banker who played a significant role in the city's economic affairs.

Another noteworthy figure was Tommaso LECA (1645-1718), a renowned architect from Turin who designed several churches and palaces in the Baroque style, including the Church of San Carlo and the Palazzo Madama.

As the name spread beyond Italy, it also found its way to other parts of Europe and the Americas. For instance, in the 19th century, a French artist named Louis LECA (1828-1896) gained recognition for his landscapes and portraits.

In more recent times, the surname LECA has been associated with several notable individuals, such as the Italian physicist and inventor Attilio LECA (1883-1959), known for his contributions to the development of radio communication technologies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leca

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

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

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