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

Sico, 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 Sico surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sico in America

Sico is the 62531st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sico surname appeared 320 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 Sico.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sico 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 Sico

The surname SICO is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "secco," which means "dry" or "arid." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived in an area with a dry or arid climate.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname SICO appears in a manuscript from the 13th century, which mentions a family by the name of Sico residing in the region of Tuscany. This document provides evidence that the name was already well-established in parts of Italy by that time.

In the 14th century, there are records of a nobleman named Guido Sico, who was a prominent figure in the city of Florence. Guido Sico played a significant role in the political and cultural affairs of the city during his lifetime, which spanned from 1320 to 1395.

Another notable individual with the surname SICO was Giovanni Sico, a renowned sculptor from the Renaissance period. Born in 1465 in the city of Siena, Giovanni Sico is renowned for his exquisite marble sculptures, many of which can still be found in churches and museums throughout Italy.

During the 16th century, the name SICO appears to have spread beyond Italy, with records showing individuals bearing the surname in other parts of Europe. For instance, there is mention of a merchant named Pedro Sico, who was actively involved in the trade between Spain and the Americas in the late 1500s.

In the 17th century, a scholar and philosopher named Antonio Sico gained recognition for his works on metaphysics and ethics. Born in Naples in 1620, Antonio Sico's writings had a significant influence on the intellectual circles of his time.

As the centuries passed, the surname SICO continued to be found in various regions, with individuals bearing the name making notable contributions in diverse fields, including literature, arts, and sciences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sico

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

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

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