Explore the Family Name Fyke
The meaning of Fyke
Americanized form of German Feick. Compare Fike.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fyke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fyke saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It dropped by 0.23% in its rank among all surnames, moving from 40,761st place to 40,856th. However, the count of individuals with this name increased by 5.74%, growing from 505 to 534. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 5.26%, illustrating that while the number of people with this surname has grown, its prevalence compared to other names has slightly lessened.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,761 | #40,856 | -0.23% |
| Count | 505 | 534 | 5.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fyke
In terms of ethnic identity, again considering the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no recorded individuals with the Fyke surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. There was a significant decrease in those identifying with two or more races, dropping by 26.40% from 1.78% to 1.31%. The number of Hispanic individuals also dropped to zero in 2010. On the other hand, those who identified as White increased by 1.24%, making up 96.63% of people with this surname in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 96.63% | 1.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 1.31% | -26.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |