Explore the Family Name Licker
The meaning of Licker
North German: nickname for a gourmand, from an agent derivative of Middle Low German licken ‘to lick’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Licker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Licker has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 72,466th but dropped to the 90,113th spot in 2010, showing a 24.35% decline. The count also decreased from 250 people bearing the surname in 2000 to 205 in 2010, marking an 18% reduction. This resulted in a slight decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people with this surname during the same period, from 0.09 to 0.07, a drop of 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #90,113 | -24.35% |
| Count | 250 | 205 | -18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Licker
On the topic of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Licker identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, the percentage remained relatively steady, with a minor increase from 96% to 96.1%. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Please note that "(S)" denotes suppressed data for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96% | 96.1% | 0.1% |
| 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% |