Explore the Family Name Bricken
The meaning of Bricken
1. Scottish (Aberdeen): probably a variant of Brechin. 2. Americanized form of German Brücken, a cognate of Bruck.
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How common is the last name Bricken in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bricken has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 87,348 in terms of frequency, but fell to 111,426th place by 2010, marking a decrease of about 27.57%. In numerical terms, there were 198 individuals with this surname in 2000, which dropped to 158 by 2010, a fall of 20.2%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also declined from 0.07 to 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,348 | #111,426 | -27.57% |
| Count | 198 | 158 | -20.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bricken
The Bricken surname's ethnic identity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 93.94% identified as White, which slightly increased to 94.94% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic also rose marginally from 3.03% in 2000 to 3.16% in 2010. There were no changes reported for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native from 2000 to 2010, with both years recording 0% for these categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.94% | 94.94% | 1.06% |
| Hispanic | 3.03% | 3.16% | 4.29% |
| 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% |