Explore the Family Name Hicklin
The meaning of Hicklin
English (Derbyshire and Staffordshire): 1. from the Middle English personal name Hikelin, a double diminutive (Hik‐el‐in) of Hick. 2. variant of Hickling.
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How common is the last name Hicklin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hicklin saw moderate changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hicklin was ranked 18,822 in popularity and this ranking slightly dropped to 19,933 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 5.9%. The number of individuals with the Hicklin surname remained relatively stable, with one additional person recorded in 2010 compared to 2000. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 8% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,822 | #19,933 | -5.9% |
| Count | 1,345 | 1,346 | 0.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.46 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hicklin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hicklin has diversified over time as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. Between 2000 to 2010, there was an increase in the percentage of people with the Hicklin surname who identify as Hispanic and Black, with the most significant jump observed in the Hispanic category (193.27%). Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as White decreased by 5.64%. Small percentages also emerged under Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in 2010, where previously there were none. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races slightly decreased over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.86% | 66.86% | -5.64% |
| Black | 25.43% | 27.12% | 6.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 3.05% | 193.27% |
| Two or More Races | 2.08% | 1.56% | -25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |