Explore the Family Name Fikes
The meaning of Fikes
Americanized form of German Faix or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fikes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fikes has seen a moderate shift between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, the name dropped from 12,317 to 13,010, marking a decrease of 5.63%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Fikes increased slightly by 1.9% over the same period, rising from 2,315 to 2,359. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a small decrease of 6.98%, from 0.86 to 0.8.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,317 | #13,010 | -5.63% |
| Count | 2,315 | 2,359 | 1.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.86 | 0.8 | -6.98% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fikes
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Fikes underwent some changes as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw increases of 54.55% and 58.93% respectively, while those identifying as two or more races experienced a significant increase of 150.77%. Although still the majority, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly by 5.61%. The Black ethnicity saw a small growth of 1.72% while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.58% | 60.96% | -5.61% |
| Black | 31.92% | 32.47% | 1.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 3.26% | 150.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 2.67% | 58.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.22% | 0.34% | 54.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0% |