2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Sicre
An uncommon surname possibly derived from the French word "siècle" meaning "century" or "age."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Sicre. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sicre surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Sicre in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sicre, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 82.2%. The next largest groups are White (16.8%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sicre
Among Census respondents with the surname Sicre, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 82.2%. The next largest groups are White (16.8%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Sicre bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Sicre surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino82.2% · 88
- White16.8% · 18
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sicre
Sicre appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+6 bearers (+5.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,432 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-7 bearers (-6.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,419 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.6%) | Down 3,432 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-6.1%) | Down 6,419 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Sicre surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #145,220 | #151,639 | -4.4% |
| Count | 114 | 107 | -6.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sicre bearers went from 114 to 107 (-6.1% change). The surname moved down 6,419 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #151,639.
FAQ
Sicre surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sicre?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Sicre. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Sicre?
Sicre ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Sicre. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Sicre.
Has Sicre become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sicre went from 114 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Sicre?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sicre, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 82.2%. The next largest groups are White (16.8%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Sicre in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.2% (88 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sicre appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (82.2%), White (16.8%), Two or More Races (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Sicre (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Sicre mean?
An uncommon surname possibly derived from the French word "siècle" meaning "century" or "age." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Sicre (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Sicre?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.