Explore the Family Name Bicknese
The meaning of Bicknese
North German: nickname for someone with a pointed nose, from Bicke ‘pickaxe’ + Low German Nese ‘nose’. Some characteristic forenames: German Gunther.
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How common is the last name Bicknese in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bicknese held a popularity rank of 61,058 in 2000 and 65,593 in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by approximately 7.43 percent over the decade. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 308 to 302, a decline of nearly 1.95 percent. As such, the proportion of people named Bicknese per 100,000 residents reduced by around 9.09 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #65,593 | -7.43% |
| Count | 308 | 302 | -1.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bicknese
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bicknese, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a significant majority of White individuals both in 2000 and 2010, although the percentage marginally dropped from 98.38 to 97.02. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, there was a slight emergence of Hispanic representation in 2010, accounting for about 1.66 percent of those with the Bicknese surname. There were no individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.38% | 97.02% | -1.38% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.66% | 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% |