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

Licausi, 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 Licausi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Licausi in America

Licausi is the 45105th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Licausi surname appeared 475 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 Licausi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Licausi 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 Licausi

The surname Licausi originates from Italy and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "licausus," which means "license" or "permit." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who held a particular license or permit, perhaps related to a trade or profession.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Licausi can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of documents from the Benedictine abbey of Cava dei Tirreni in the province of Salerno. The name appears in a document dated 1154, referring to a certain "Petrus Licausi."

In the 13th century, there are records of the Licausi family residing in the town of Montecorvino Rovella, located in the province of Salerno. This town's name is derived from the Latin "Mons Curvus," meaning "curved mountain," indicating that the Licausi family may have had connections to this region.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the Licausi name was Giovanni Licausi, a scholar and humanist who lived in the 15th century. He was known for his works on classical literature and philosophy, and his writings were widely circulated among the intellectual circles of the time.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Licausi family settled in the town of Pozzuoli, near Naples. One of their descendants, Antonio Licausi (1650-1722), became a prominent lawyer and served as a magistrate in the Neapolitan court.

Another noteworthy individual with the Licausi surname was Giuseppe Licausi (1780-1856), a painter and sculptor from the town of Vietri sul Mare, in the province of Salerno. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout the region, showcasing his talent in religious art.

Over the centuries, the Licausi name has been spelled in various ways, such as Licauso, Licausi, and Licauzi, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and orthography. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Licausi

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

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

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