Explore the Family Name Likins
The meaning of Likins
Variant of Lykins, a surname of Swedish origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Likins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Likins has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 36,860th most popular surname, but dropped to the 38,155th spot by 2010, representing a 3.51% decline. However, despite this drop in ranking, the count of individuals with the surname actually increased slightly over the decade, from 571 to 581, marking a 1.75% increase. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by 4.76% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,860 | #38,155 | -3.51% |
| Count | 571 | 581 | 1.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Likins
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Likins identify as White, with percentages relatively stable between 2000 and 2010 (92.82% to 92.94%). The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic experienced a slight decrease from 2.63% to 2.41%. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the number of people identifying as two or more races, rising from 1.40% to 3.61%, which represents a change of 157.86%. There were no individuals with the surname Likins who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The Black ethnicity group went from 1.58% in 2000 to a suppressed value in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.82% | 92.94% | 0.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 3.61% | 157.86% |
| Hispanic | 2.63% | 2.41% | -8.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.58% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |