Explore the Family Name Fickling
The meaning of Fickling
English (Norfolk): habitational name from Fitling in the East Yorkshire, derived from the Old English personal name Fitela + -ing, meaning ‘(The settlement of) Fitela and his people’.
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How common is the last name Fickling in the United States?
The surname Fickling, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight increase in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it ranked 30,791st in terms of frequency and improved slightly to 30,509th by 2010, showing a slight upward trend in popularity by 0.92%. The actual count of the population with this surname also witnessed an increase from 714 individuals in 2000 to 765 in 2010, marking a 7.14% growth. However, its proportion per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,791 | #30,509 | 0.92% |
| Count | 714 | 765 | 7.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fickling
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the largest ethnic group associated with the surname Fickling is White, but its percentage dropped from 66.25% in 2000 to 61.05% in 2010. The second-largest ethnic identity linked to the Fickling name is Black, which saw a rise from 30.39% in 2000 to 33.86% in 2010. The data also suggests an increase in the Hispanic representation, which surged by 148.81%. The count for those identifying as two or more races increased to 2.35% from 1.96%. Meanwhile, the counts for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.25% | 61.05% | -7.85% |
| Black | 30.39% | 33.86% | 11.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 2.35% | 19.9% |
| Hispanic | 0.84% | 2.09% | 148.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |