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

Tricarico, 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 Tricarico surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tricarico in America

Tricarico is the 25403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tricarico surname appeared 974 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 Tricarico.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tricarico 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 Tricarico

The surname Tricarico has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Basilicata. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the town of Tricarico, located in the province of Matera, which itself is named after the Latin word "Tri-carica," meaning "three loads" or "three burdens."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Tricarico can be found in a document from the 14th century, which refers to a nobleman named Giovanni Tricarico. This suggests that the name was already well-established among the local aristocracy at that time.

In the 15th century, there are records of a notable figure named Niccolò Tricarico, a renowned painter and sculptor who worked in various cities across Italy, including Naples and Rome. His works can still be seen in some of the country's most prestigious churches and museums.

During the 16th century, the Tricarico family gained prominence in the city of Venice, where they were involved in the textile trade. One member, Antonio Tricarico (1523-1589), is mentioned in historical accounts as a successful merchant who contributed to the city's economic prosperity.

In the 17th century, a Tricarico family branch established itself in the Kingdom of Naples, where they held various positions of power and influence. One notable figure from this era was Giulio Tricarico (1612-1684), who served as a military commander and played a significant role in the defense of the city of Bari during the Ottoman-Venetian War.

In more recent times, the surname Tricarico has been carried by several individuals who have made their mark in various fields. For example, Mario Tricarico (1880-1958) was a renowned Italian sculptor and painter, known for his works depicting scenes from classical mythology and Italian folklore.

Another notable figure was Antonio Tricarico (1925-2011), a prominent Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and held several ministerial positions throughout his career.

It is worth noting that variations of the surname, such as Tricaricho, Tricaricho, and Tricarichio, have also been recorded over the centuries, reflecting the linguistic evolution and regional variations within Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tricarico

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

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

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