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

Pelico, 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 Pelico surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pelico in America

Pelico is the 40672nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pelico surname appeared 537 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 Pelico.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pelico 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 Pelico

The surname Pelico has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "pellico," which means "fur" or "pelt." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who worked in the fur trade or with pelts.

In the late 13th century, the name Pelico appeared in several historical documents in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the city of Florence. One of the earliest recorded instances was in a tax record from 1289, which listed a merchant named Giacomo Pelico.

During the 14th century, the name Pelico began to spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. In 1342, a document from the city of Parma mentioned a landowner named Giovanni Pelico.

By the 15th century, the Pelico family had established itself as a prominent clan in the city of Venice. One of the notable members was Marco Pelico (1437-1512), a skilled navigator and explorer who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493.

In the 16th century, the name Pelico was recorded in several historical manuscripts from the Vatican archives. One such document, dated 1567, referred to a Cardinal named Girolamo Pelico, who served as an advisor to Pope Pius V.

Another notable figure with the surname Pelico was Alessandra Pelico (1592-1678), a renowned painter from the city of Bologna. Her works were highly regarded during the Baroque period, and several of her paintings can still be found in churches and museums across Italy.

In the 18th century, the Pelico family had members who were involved in the Italian unification movement. One of the most prominent figures was Silvio Pelico (1789-1854), a writer and patriot who was imprisoned for his political activities against the Austrian Empire.

Throughout history, the surname Pelico has been associated with various professions, including merchants, landowners, clergymen, artists, and political figures. While the name has evolved in spelling over time, its Italian roots and connection to the fur trade remain a significant part of its historical origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pelico

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

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

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