Explore the Family Name Bickelhaupt
The meaning of Bickelhaupt
South German: probably from Middle High German becken- or beckelhūbe ‘bowl-shaped helmet’, applied as a nickname for someone who wore one, but later reinterpreted through folk etymology as Bickel ‘pickaxe’ + Haupt ‘head’, i.e. ‘thick head’ or ‘pointed head’. Some characteristic forenames: German Gottlieb, Heinz, Matthias.
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How common is the last name Bickelhaupt in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bickelhaupt saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The surname was ranked 66,476th most popular in 2000 and slipped to 66,754th in 2010, a negligible change of -0.42%. However, the number of individuals with the Bickelhaupt surname increased by 6.47% during the same period, from 278 to 296. The proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #66,754 | -0.42% |
| Count | 278 | 296 | 6.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bickelhaupt
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Bickelhaupt surname is predominantly associated with white ethnic identity. In 2000, 98.2% of those with this surname identified as white, decreasing slightly to 95.95% in 2010. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either year. Interestingly, a new category emerged in 2010, with 2.36% of Bickelhaupts identifying as Hispanic, which was not represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.2% | 95.95% | -2.29% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |