Explore the Family Name Hickin
The meaning of Hickin
English (West Midlands): from the Middle English personal names Hikin or Hicun, diminutives of Hick.
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How common is the last name Hickin in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hickin experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 105,905 in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 108,734—a 2.67% drop. However, the number of people with this surname increased during the same period. In 2000, there were 156 individuals with this surname, and by 2010, that count rose to 163—an increase of 4.49%. The proportion per 100,000 remained unchanged at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #105,905 | #108,734 | -2.67% |
| Count | 156 | 163 | 4.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hickin
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnicity associated with the surname Hickin reveals minimal change between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 96.79% in 2000 and slightly reducing to 93.25% by 2010. A small percentage identified as having two or more races; this figure rose from 3.21% in 2000 to 4.29% in 2010—an increase of 33.64%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.79% | 93.25% | -3.66% |
| Two or More Races | 3.21% | 4.29% | 33.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |