Explore the Family Name Fickett
The meaning of Fickett
1. English (of Norman origin): variant of Fitchett. 2. Possibly an Americanized form of German Fickert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fickett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fickett's popularity saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 25,805 but dropped to 27,818 by 2010, a decrease of 7.8%. The count also indicated a similar trend, with 896 instances in 2000 and 863 in 2010, representing a 3.68% decrease. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people showed a drop from 0.33 to 0.29, a 12.12% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,805 | #27,818 | -7.8% |
| Count | 896 | 863 | -3.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.29 | -12.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fickett
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data illustrates various shifts over the same period. While the percentage of Asians/Pacific Islanders and Black individuals with this surname remained steady at zero, there was a significant decrease of 60.89% among those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 1.79% to 0.70%. Conversely, the White population saw a slight increase from 95.42% to 96.18%, a change of 0.80%. Those identifying as Hispanic exhibited a rise of 22.76%, moving from 1.23% to 1.51%. However, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group experienced a decrease from 1.12% to 0.93%, a fall of 16.96%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.42% | 96.18% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 1.51% | 22.76% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.12% | 0.93% | -16.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 0.7% | -60.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |