Explore the Family Name Hickory
The meaning of Hickory
English: variant of Acree, influenced perhaps by association with the name of the hardwood tree, a native of north America.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hickory in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hickory has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 111,119 with 147 people bearing this surname. By 2010, the count had increased to 158, leading to a rank of 111,426. This represents a minimal change in rank by -0.28 and an increase in count by 7.48%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #111,119 | #111,426 | -0.28% |
| Count | 147 | 158 | 7.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hickory
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Hickory surname identify as White. In 2000, 95.92% of individuals identified as White, which slightly decreased to 93.04% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.92% | 93.04% | -3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |