Explore the Family Name Hickel
The meaning of Hickel
German: from a pet form of Hick 4.
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How common is the last name Hickel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hickel has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 32,939th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 35,294th, a change of -7.15%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 656 in 2000 to 638 in 2010, showing a -2.74% change. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also saw an -8.33% decrease over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,939 | #35,294 | -7.15% |
| Count | 656 | 638 | -2.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hickel
When it comes to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Hickel surname are of White ethnicity. This group increased slightly from 94.05% in 2000 to 95.14% in 2010. There are also small proportions of individuals who identify as Hispanic (1.98% in 2000, decreasing to 1.72% in 2010) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.22% in 2000, decreasing to 1.10% in 2010). A very small percentage identified as being of two or more races, but this group also saw a decrease from 1.68% in 2000 to 1.25% in 2010. According to the census data, there were no individuals with the Hickel surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.05% | 95.14% | 1.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 1.72% | -13.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 1.25% | -25.6% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.22% | 1.1% | -9.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |