Explore the Family Name Fricker
The meaning of Fricker
1. English: topographic name from Middle English freke, frike + the suffix -er, equivalent to atte freke, for someone who lived by a wood. See Freed 2 and Frick. 2. Swiss German and German: variant of Frick 2. 3. German and Swiss German: habitational name for someone from the Frick valley in Baden. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Georg, Manfred, Markus, Otto.
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How common is the last name Fricker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fricker has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 20,270 to 21,842, reflecting a decrease of 7.76%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also experienced a modest drop of roughly 2.54%, decreasing from 1,221 to 1,190. Correspondingly, the proportion per 100K took an 11.11% hit, moving down from 0.45 to 0.4.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,270 | #21,842 | -7.76% |
| Count | 1,221 | 1,190 | -2.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.4 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fricker
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census showed minimal shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Fricker surname from 2000 to 2010. The predominant ethnicity remained White, although it saw a slight decrease of 0.83%, moving from 98.12% to 97.31%. Meanwhile, the percentage of people with this surname identifying as Hispanic grew by 20.41%, albeit from a relatively small base of 0.98% to 1.18%. The representation of individuals with two or more races also increased significantly, surging by 91.23% from 0.57% to 1.09%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.12% | 97.31% | -0.83% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 1.18% | 20.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0.57% | 1.09% | 91.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |