Explore the Family Name Kicker
The meaning of Kicker
1. German: variant of Kiecker. 2. English (Dorset): occupational name or nickname meaning ‘watcher’ from a noun derivative of Middle English kiken ‘to watch, to spy’. This surname has died out in Britain.
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How common is the last name Kicker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kicker has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, "Kicker" was the 68,569th most popular surname in the United States, dropping to the 71,265th spot by 2010, marking a change of -3.93%. However, the actual count of people with the surname increased marginally from 268 in 2000 to 274 in 2010, indicating a 2.24% rise. Despite this growth, the proportion of Kickers per 100,000 people decreased by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #71,265 | -3.93% |
| Count | 268 | 274 | 2.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kicker
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Kicker have identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 97.39% in 2000 to 95.99% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small increase in people identifying with two or more races, rising from 0% in 2000 to 2.55% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.39% | 95.99% | -1.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |