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

Llivicura, 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 Llivicura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Llivicura in America

Llivicura is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Llivicura surname appeared 182 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 Llivicura.

The history of the last name Llivicura

The surname LLIVICURA is believed to have originated in the small fishing village of Portlligat, located on the Costa Brava in the Catalonia region of northeastern Spain. The earliest known records of the name date back to the 14th century, during the height of the Kingdom of Aragon.

The name LLIVICURA is thought to be derived from the Catalan phrase "ll'ivicura," which translates roughly to "the heron keeper" or "heron watcher." This suggests that the original bearers of the name may have been involved in some form of heron conservation or management, perhaps in relation to the local wetlands and estuaries.

One of the earliest known references to the LLIVICURA name can be found in a medieval court record from 1382, which mentions a certain "Guillem LLIVICURA" as a witness in a property dispute in the nearby town of Cadaqués. Another early mention comes from a 15th-century maritime log, which lists a "Jaume LLIVICURA" as a skilled navigator and shipmaster from Portlligat.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the LLIVICURA name was Francesc LLIVICURA (1524-1598), a respected painter and fresco artist who contributed to the decoration of several churches and monasteries throughout Catalonia. His most celebrated work is the stunning ceiling fresco in the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar in Barcelona.

During the 17th century, the LLIVICURA name spread beyond the Costa Brava region, with records showing branches of the family establishing themselves in other parts of Spain, as well as in the neighboring Kingdom of France. One prominent individual from this era was Margarida LLIVICURA (1639-1712), a renowned herbalist and midwife who practiced in the town of Figueres.

In the 18th century, a notable LLIVICURA was Josep LLIVICURA (1756-1824), a philosopher and educator who helped establish one of the first public schools in the city of Girona. He was also a vocal advocate for Catalan language rights and cultural preservation during a time of increasing centralization under the Spanish monarchy.

As the LLIVICURA name spread throughout the centuries, it underwent various spelling variations, including LLEVICURA, LLIVICURRA, and LLIVICURRA, reflecting the linguistic nuances of different regions and dialects. However, the core meaning and pronunciation remained largely intact, a testament to the enduring legacy of this unique Catalan surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Llivicura

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

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 Llivicura 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.

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

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