Licata

Licata Meaning & Origin

About Licata
The surname Licata is of Italian origin and is primarily found in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in Sicily. It is derived from the Latin word "licatus," meaning "happy" or "joyful." As a surname, Licata likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their cheerful or lively nature. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Licata can be found across the world, often tracing their ancestry back to Sicily.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Licata is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Licata: 3,750
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,747
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.27

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Licata based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Licata is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LKT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L02030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY0 K AA1 T AH0
🌐 IPA
/liˈkΙ‘tΙ‘/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Licata in Braille

Here's how to represent Licata in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Licata in braille

How to sign the name Licata using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Licata using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Licata in sign language

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