2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Licare
An uncommon surname potentially derived from Latin meaning "to lick" or "to lap".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Licare. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Licare surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Licare in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Licare, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Licare
The surname LICARE is believed to have originated in Italy, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. The name is derived from the Latin word "licare," which means "to bind" or "to tie." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with occupations related to binding or tying, such as rope-makers or bookbinders.
Some of the earliest records of the name LICARE can be found in historical documents from the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where variations like Licari, Licaro, and Licari were more prevalent. These spelling variations reflect the influence of local dialects and the evolution of the Italian language over time.
One notable historical reference to the LICARE surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Campania region, dating back to the 11th century. This manuscript mentions individuals with the surname Licari, possibly indicating their presence in the area during that time.
The oldest recorded examples of the LICARE surname can be traced back to the 13th century. One such individual was Giovanni Licari, a merchant from Siena, who lived between 1240 and 1305. Another early bearer of the name was Matteo Licari, a notary from Florence, born around 1275 and mentioned in various legal documents of the time.
In the 15th century, the surname LICARE gained prominence with the birth of Antonio Licari (1425-1495), a renowned Italian sculptor and architect from Palermo, Sicily. His works can be found in various churches and buildings across Italy, including the Cathedral of Palermo and the Basilica of San Domenico in Bologna.
During the Renaissance period, the LICARE surname was also associated with the arts and academia. One notable figure was Vincenzo Licari (1530-1610), a Sicilian painter known for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches in Palermo and its surrounding areas.
In the realm of literature, the LICARE surname is represented by Filippo Licari (1615-1679), a Sicilian poet and writer whose works celebrated the beauty of his homeland and explored themes of love and nature.
Throughout history, the LICARE surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and professionals. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has left an indelible mark on the cultural and intellectual heritage of Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Licare
Among Census respondents with the surname Licare, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Licare bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Licare surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.2% · 90
- Hispanic or Latino5.9% · 6
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.0% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Licare
Licare appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-9 bearers (-8.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 19,418 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-1 bearers (-1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 2,479 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | -9 bearers (-8.0%) | Down 19,418 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -1 bearers (-1.0%) | Up 2,479 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Licare surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #157,234 | #154,755 | 1.6% |
| Count | 103 | 102 | -1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 13.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Licare bearers went from 103 to 102 (-1.0% change). The surname moved up 2,479 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #154,755.
FAQ
Licare surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Licare?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Licare. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Licare?
Licare ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 102 people with the surname Licare. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Licare.
Has Licare become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Licare went from 103 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 1 (-1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Licare?
Among Census respondents with the surname Licare, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Licare in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.2% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Licare appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.2%), Hispanic (5.9%), Two or More Races (2.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Licare (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Licare mean?
An uncommon surname potentially derived from Latin meaning "to lick" or "to lap". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Licare (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Licare?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.