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

Vicari, 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 Vicari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vicari in America

Vicari is the 16652nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vicari surname appeared 1,720 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Vicari.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vicari 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 Vicari

The surname Vicari originated in Italy, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "vicarius," which means "substitute" or "deputy." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who held an administrative or representative role within the community.

In the early centuries of its existence, the Vicari surname was predominantly found in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in Sicily and Calabria. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, such as land registers and tax records from those regions.

One notable historical reference to the Vicari name comes from the 16th century, when a certain Giovanni Vicari was mentioned in a manuscript detailing the construction of the iconic Cathedral of Monreale in Sicily. This suggests that members of the Vicari family may have been involved in the architectural or artistic endeavors of that era.

During the Renaissance period, the Vicari surname gained some prominence in the city of Naples, where several individuals bearing this name made their mark. One such individual was Niccolò Vicari (1501-1568), a renowned painter and sculptor who contributed to the artistic renaissance of the region.

In the 18th century, the Vicari surname spread further across Italy, with notable figures emerging in various fields. Pietro Vicari (1725-1798), for instance, was a respected jurist and legal scholar from Sardinia, renowned for his contributions to the development of Italian jurisprudence.

As the Vicari surname traveled beyond the borders of Italy, it found its way to other parts of Europe and even across the Atlantic. In the 19th century, Vincenzo Vicari (1822-1892), a Italian-American artist and sculptor, gained recognition for his works in New York City, where he resided and worked for many years.

Throughout history, the Vicari surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from artists and scholars to professionals and public figures. While the name may have originated from a specific administrative role, it has evolved to represent a rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance across multiple generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vicari

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

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

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