Explore the Family Name Bickett
The meaning of Bickett
1. English and Scottish (of Norman origin): habitational name from Bequet, Bechet, or Le Becquet in Oise, France. This form of the surname is most common in Lancashire. Compare Bicket. 2. Possibly an Americanized form of German Bickhart.
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How common is the last name Bickett in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Bickett, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 16,427th most popular surname in the United States and fell to the 16,593rd position by 2010, representing a decline of 1.01%. However, the number of individuals bearing the Bickett name increased from 1,613 in 2000 to 1,728 in 2010, marking a growth of 7.13%. The proportion per 100k people also experienced a minor decrease from 0.6 to 0.59 during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,427 | #16,593 | -1.01% |
| Count | 1,613 | 1,728 | 7.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.59 | -1.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bickett
In terms of ethnicity distribution for the surname Bickett as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were notable shifts recorded between 2000 and 2010. While the majority identified as White (95.16% in 2000 and 93.75% in 2010), a slight decrease was seen over the decade. The representation from the Hispanic community grew moderately from 1.24% to 1.56%. The proportion identifying with two or more races more than doubled, going up from 1.12% to 2.31%. There was a drop in those identifying as Black, from 1.80% to 1.39%. Interestingly, the 2010 census saw new records of Bicketts identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, at 0.69% and 0.29% respectively, where no such identities were reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.16% | 93.75% | -1.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 2.31% | 106.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 1.56% | 25.81% |
| Black | 1.8% | 1.39% | -22.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.29% | 0% |