Explore the Family Name Hickenbottom
The meaning of Hickenbottom
English (Staffordshire and Derbyshire): variant of Higginbotham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hickenbottom in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Hickenbottom" has experienced a slight increase between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked as the 25,006th most popular surname in the United States; by 2010, it had risen to 24,446th, a growth of 2.24%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose, with 932 reported Hickenbottoms in 2000 compared to 1,024 in 2010, marking an increase of 9.87%. However, the proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.35 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,006 | #24,446 | 2.24% |
| Count | 932 | 1,024 | 9.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hickenbottom
In terms of ethnicity, the distribution among those with the Hickenbottom surname saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnic identity group in both years was White, although its share decreased from 72.64% to 67.29%. The Black community saw an increase from 23.50% to 26.95%. There was a significant percentage increase in the number of individuals identifying as two or more races (73.73%) and Hispanic (58.72%). Additionally, new entries into the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories appeared in 2010, each accounting for 0.49% of Hickenbottoms.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.64% | 67.29% | -7.37% |
| Black | 23.5% | 26.95% | 14.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 2.73% | 58.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 2.05% | 73.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |