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

Licano, 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 Licano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Licano in America

Licano is the 46314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Licano surname appeared 460 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 Licano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Licano 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 Licano

The surname Licano has its origins in the Mediterranean region, specifically in Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "licanus," which means "of or from Lazio," a region in central Italy that includes Rome. The earliest recorded appearance of the name dates back to the 13th century, when it was mentioned in various documents and records from the Lazio area.

In the 14th century, the name Licano appeared in several historical manuscripts, including the chronicles of the Papal States. One notable example was Girolamo Licano, a prominent scholar and writer who lived in Rome during the Renaissance period (1450-1520). His works on philosophy and literature were widely celebrated in his time.

As the centuries passed, the Licano family spread across Italy, with some branches establishing themselves in other regions, such as Sicily and Calabria. One notable figure from the 16th century was Vincenzo Licano (1525-1595), a renowned painter from Naples who was renowned for his religious artworks and frescoes adorning numerous churches in the city.

In the 18th century, the Licano name gained prominence in the field of music. Giambattista Licano (1720-1789) was a celebrated composer and violinist from Milan, whose compositions were performed across Europe during the Classical period. His contemporaries included the renowned Antonio Vivaldi and Giuseppe Tartini.

The 19th century saw the name Licano appear in various historical records and documents from the Lazio region, including land registries and census records. One notable figure from this period was Giuseppe Licano (1812-1887), a prominent lawyer and politician from Rome who played a significant role in the unification of Italy.

Throughout its history, the Licano surname has been associated with several other place names and variations, including Licani, Licano, Licani, and Liciani. These variations reflect the linguistic diversity of the Italian regions where the name was present and evolved over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Licano

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

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

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