Explore the Family Name Licklider
The meaning of Licklider
Variant of Lickliter, a surname of German origin.
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How common is the last name Licklider in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Licklider, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 44,895th in terms of commonality and slipped to 48,800th by 2010, marking an 8.7% decrease. The count of people bearing this surname also fell from 450 in 2000 to 432 in 2010, a decline of 4%. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 dropped by 11.76%, from 0.17 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #48,800 | -8.7% |
| Count | 450 | 432 | -4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Licklider
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Licklider surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 98% of those with this surname identified as White, though this percentage slightly decreased to 95.37% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, by 2010, 2.55% of individuals with the Licklider surname identified as Hispanic, a new occurrence compared to 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98% | 95.37% | -2.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |