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

Sicre, 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 Sicre surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sicre in America

Sicre is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sicre surname appeared 114 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 Sicre.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sicre 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 Sicre

The surname SICRE has its origins in Spain, where it first emerged in the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Catalan word "sicre," which refers to a type of small, white flowering plant. This plant was commonly found in the region of Valencia, indicating that the name may have originated in that area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SICRE name appears in the "Libre dels Feyts," a 13th-century chronicle written by King James I of Aragon. The chronicle mentions a certain "Pere Sicre," who was a prominent figure in the Aragonese court during the king's reign.

Another notable early reference to the SICRE name can be found in the "Llibre del Repartiment," a document that recorded the distribution of land and property in the newly conquered territory of Valencia after the Reconquista. This document, dating back to the mid-13th century, includes several individuals with the SICRE surname, suggesting that the name was well-established in the region by that time.

In the 14th century, a branch of the SICRE family settled in the town of Xàtiva, located in the province of Valencia. Records from this period show several members of the family holding prominent positions in the local government and participating in the town's civic affairs.

One of the most notable figures in the early history of the SICRE name was Joan Sicre, a 15th-century philosopher and theologian from Valencia. Born in 1420, Joan Sicre was a renowned scholar who taught at the University of Valencia and authored several influential works on philosophy and theology.

Another prominent individual with the SICRE surname was Francesc Sicre, a 16th-century painter from Barcelona. Sicre was a prominent figure in the Catalan Renaissance, and his works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain.

In the 17th century, a branch of the SICRE family emigrated to the Spanish colonies in the Americas, where they settled in regions such as Mexico and Peru. One notable member of this branch was Ignacio Sicre, a 17th-century priest and missionary who played a significant role in the evangelization efforts in the Andes region.

Throughout the following centuries, the SICRE name continued to be present in various parts of Spain, with individuals bearing this surname contributing to various fields, including art, literature, and politics. Notable figures from more recent history include Juan Sicre, a 19th-century Spanish politician and writer, and Joaquín Sicre, a 20th-century Spanish painter known for his expressionist works.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sicre

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

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

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