Explore the Family Name Ikerd
The meaning of Ikerd
Americanized form of German Eichert. Compare Ikard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ikerd in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ikerd experienced a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 29,181st place to 29,626th place, marking a change of -1.52%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.92% during the same period, going from 765 to 795. The proportion of individuals named Ikerd per 100k people in the population decreased slightly by -3.57%, from 0.28 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,181 | #29,626 | -1.52% |
| Count | 765 | 795 | 3.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ikerd
Reviewing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ikerd, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were notable changes across multiple categories between 2000 and 2010. Although there was no record of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, their proportions in 2010 were 0.88% and 0.63% respectively. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase of 175.24%, rising from 1.05% to 2.89%. Meanwhile, the percentage of White individuals with the Ikerd surname decreased slightly by -3.64%, from 92.03% to 88.68%. The Hispanic and Black communities saw minor increases, with the Hispanic population growing by 18.92%, from 2.22% to 2.64%, and the Black community expanding by 2.39%, from 4.18% to 4.28%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.03% | 88.68% | -3.64% |
| Black | 4.18% | 4.28% | 2.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 2.89% | 175.24% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 2.64% | 18.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |