Explore the Family Name Hickle
The meaning of Hickle
Possibly an Americanized form of German Hickel, which derives from a pet form of Hick 4.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hickle in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hickle has seen a gradual increase between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 19,865 in 2000, it moved up to 18,858 by 2010, marking a 5.07% rise. In terms of count, the surname has gained greater prevalence with an increase from 1,252 to 1,450 individuals, suggesting a positive change of 15.81%. The proportion per 100k also saw a slight boost from 0.46 to 0.49, indicating a 6.52% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,865 | #18,858 | 5.07% |
| Count | 1,252 | 1,450 | 15.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.49 | 6.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hickle
On the note of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that those bearing the Hickle surname predominantly identify as White, despite a slight decrease from 95.13% in 2000 to 94.00% in 2010. Interestingly, there's been a notable increase in individuals identifying as two or more ethnicities, rising from 1.36% to 2.14%, showing a significant change of 57.35%. Similarly, the number of individuals identifying as Black has risen by 56.82%, although the overall percentage remains modest at 1.38%. The Hispanic population under this surname has also seen an increase of 16.25% over the decade. However, the percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native has dropped to zero, as marked by "(S)" for privacy suppression.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.13% | 94% | -1.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 2.14% | 57.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 1.86% | 16.25% |
| Black | 0.88% | 1.38% | 56.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.64% | 0% | 0% |