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

Nicotra, 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 Nicotra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nicotra in America

Nicotra is the 30442nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nicotra surname appeared 767 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 Nicotra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nicotra 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 Nicotra

The surname Nicotra is of Italian origin, originating from the island of Sicily. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "nikētēs," which means "victor" or "conqueror." The name likely emerged in the medieval period, when Greek and Byzantine influences were strong in parts of Southern Italy and Sicily.

Nicotra is thought to have its roots in the town of Nicotera, located in the province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria. It's possible that the name was initially associated with someone who hailed from or had connections to this town. The earliest known records of the surname date back to the 13th century.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Nicotra can be found in the Sicilian Chronicles, a collection of historical accounts from the 14th century. The chronicles mention a nobleman named Nicolo Nicotra, who was involved in the conflicts between the Aragonese and Angevin dynasties in the late 13th century.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure with the surname Nicotra was Giovanni Nicotra, a Sicilian painter who lived from around 1510 to 1580. His works can be found in various churches and museums across Sicily.

In the 18th century, a renowned poet and playwright named Antonino Nicotra was born in Palermo, Sicily, around 1720. He was known for his satirical plays and poems that criticized the social and political conditions of his time.

Another notable individual with the surname Nicotra was Leopoldo Nicotra, an Italian botanist and naturalist who lived from 1834 to 1919. He made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and was particularly interested in the flora of Sicily.

In the early 20th century, Vincenzo Nicotra, born in 1886 in Messina, Sicily, was a prominent Italian politician and lawyer. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was known for his advocacy of workers' rights and social reforms.

The surname Nicotra has been carried by many individuals throughout history, with its origins deeply rooted in the Greek and Byzantine influences that shaped parts of Southern Italy and Sicily. The name has been associated with various notable figures, from artists and writers to scientists and politicians, reflecting the diverse contributions of those who bore this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nicotra

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

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

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