Explore the Family Name Liddicoat
The meaning of Liddicoat
English (Devon and Cornwall): habitational name from any of various places in Cornwall now known as Lidcott, Lydcott, Ludcott, and Lidcutt. All are named from Middle Cornish los ‘gray’ (in an earlier phonological form) + cos ‘wood’.
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How common is the last name Liddicoat in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Liddicoat has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Liddicoat ranked 49,869th in terms of its prevalence, but by 2010, it had risen to 47,356th. This represents a 5.04 percent increase. The number of individuals carrying this surname also increased from 395 in 2000 to 448 in 2010, marking a 13.42 percent increase. Despite these increases, the proportion of people with this last name per 100,000 remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,869 | #47,356 | 5.04% |
| Count | 395 | 448 | 13.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liddicoat
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Liddicoat identify as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 2000 to 2010 (95.70 percent to 94.20 percent). During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 2.53 percent to 4.24 percent, marking a change of 67.59 percent. There were no Liddicoats who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.7% | 94.2% | -1.57% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 4.24% | 67.59% |
| 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% |