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

Licudine, 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 Licudine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Licudine in America

Licudine is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Licudine surname appeared 174 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 Licudine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Licudine 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 Licudine

The surname LICUDINE has its origins rooted in the picturesque rolling hills of the Tuscany region of Italy, dating back to the latter half of the 12th century. Derived from the Italian word 'licudi', meaning a small grove or thicket of trees, it is believed that the name was initially borne by families residing in or near such groves.

Historical records reveal the earliest known mention of the surname LICUDINE can be traced back to a document from 1187, wherein a certain Guido LICUDINE is listed as a landowner in the village of San Gimignano. This village, famous for its towering medieval towers, was a thriving center of commerce and culture during that era.

In the year 1246, a nobleman by the name of Filippo LICUDINE is recorded as having been granted a coat of arms by the Republic of Siena, which featured a prominent oak tree symbolizing his family's connection to the groves that inspired their surname.

The 14th century saw the rise of a renowned poet and scholar, Giovanni LICUDINE (1312-1375), whose works were widely celebrated throughout the Italian Renaissance. His poetry often drew inspiration from the natural beauty of the Tuscan landscape, reflecting the deep-rooted association of his surname with the region's groves.

As the centuries passed, the LICUDINE name spread across Italy, with notable individuals emerging in various fields. In the late 16th century, a skilled architect named Matteo LICUDINE (1548-1618) gained recognition for his contributions to the design and construction of several iconic churches and palaces in Florence.

During the 18th century, a prominent figure in the world of music was born - Antonio LICUDINE (1728-1796), a celebrated composer and violinist who performed in the courts of Europe's nobility. His compositions were widely admired for their melodic beauty and technical brilliance.

The 19th century saw the rise of a renowned botanist, Maria LICUDINE (1845-1912), whose groundbreaking research on the flora of Tuscany earned her international acclaim. Her extensive studies and publications shed light on the region's rich biodiversity, further cementing the connection between the LICUDINE name and the natural world.

While the LICUDINE surname has its roots firmly embedded in the history and culture of Tuscany, it has since spread across the globe, carried by generations of descendants who have left their mark in various walks of life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Licudine

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

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

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