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

Sulaica, 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 Sulaica surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sulaica in America

Sulaica is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sulaica surname appeared 157 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 Sulaica.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sulaica 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 Sulaica

The surname SULAICA has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia, during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic name "Sulayqa" or "Zulayqa," which was brought to the region during the Moorish occupation that lasted from the 8th to the 15th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SULAICA can be found in a document from the 13th century, where it was spelled "Solaica." This document was a record of land ownership in the area around the city of Valencia. It is likely that the name was initially associated with a specific location or family estate in the region.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Ramón SULAICA was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Barcelona. He was involved in the trade of textiles and spices, contributing to the city's economic prosperity during that time.

During the 15th century, the name SULAICA appeared in several ecclesiastical records, indicating that some members of the family may have held positions within the Catholic Church. One such record mentions a Brother Pedro SULAICA, who served as a priest in the town of Tortosa.

The 16th century saw the emergence of a renowned author and poet named Juana SULAICA, who was born in Valencia in 1522 and died in 1590. Her works, which focused on themes of love and spirituality, were widely celebrated during the Spanish Golden Age.

In the 17th century, a military commander named Diego SULAICA played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of the Americas. He was part of an expedition that established settlements in what is now Mexico and participated in several battles against indigenous resistance.

Throughout the centuries, the SULAICA surname has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Spain, as well as in parts of Latin America, where descendants of the Spanish settlers carried the name. While the spelling and pronunciation may have evolved over time, the name's origins can be traced back to the rich cultural influences that shaped the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sulaica

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

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

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