Explore the Family Name Ikner
The meaning of Ikner
Probably an Americanized form of German Eichner (or of its northern variant Eickner) or Eigner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ikner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ikner's popularity remained relatively stable from 2000 to 2010, with a minor decrease in its ranking from 28,548 to 28,552. However, the number of people carrying this surname increased by about 6.23%, growing from 786 in 2000 to 835 in 2010. The proportion of individuals named Ikner per 100,000 people slightly declined by 3.45% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,548 | #28,552 | -0.01% |
| Count | 786 | 835 | 6.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.28 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ikner
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Ikner surname identify as White or Black. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of White individuals decreased by approximately 6.68% while the percentage of Black individuals increased by around 6.55%. The portion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw significant growth, increasing by 76.47%. The percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic remained at zero, while the representation of two or more races stayed consistent at 2.16%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.29% | 55.33% | -6.68% |
| Black | 36.64% | 39.04% | 6.55% |
| Two or More Races | 2.16% | 2.16% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.02% | 1.8% | 76.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |