Explore the Family Name Hunsicker
The meaning of Hunsicker
German: altered form of Swiss German Hunziker. This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace). Compare Honsaker, Hunsaker, and Unzicker. History: This is the name of a Swiss Mennonite and Amish family, originally spelled Hunziker, but in the 17th century in the Palatinate, Germany, and in Alsace, France, altered to Hunsicker, Unsicker, and Unzicker. The progenitors of the Hunsickers, Unsickers, and Unzickers fled Switzerland because of religious persecution.
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How common is the last name Hunsicker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hunsicker witnessed a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 12,093rd in terms of popularity but had dropped to the 12,514th position by 2010, indicating a change of -3.48%. However, the count of people carrying the surname increased from 2,367 to 2,477 during the same period, showing an increase of 4.65%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -4.55%, standing at 0.88 in 2000 and dropping to 0.84 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,093 | #12,514 | -3.48% |
| Count | 2,367 | 2,477 | 4.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.88 | 0.84 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hunsicker
The Decennial U.S. Census data also gives insights into the ethnicity of those with the Hunsicker surname. Over the decade, there were noticeable shifts in ethnic identity. Individuals identifying as White represented the majority, although their percentage dropped from 98.48% in 2000 to 96.12% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 0.63% to 1.86%. There were also increases in the percentages of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those claiming two or more races, though these groups remained a small portion of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.48% | 96.12% | -2.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.63% | 1.86% | 195.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0.42% | 1.01% | 140.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.28% | 0% |