Explore the Family Name Myricks
The meaning of Myricks
Welsh: variant of Myrick.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Myricks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Myricks has seen an increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, its rank was 34,459, which improved to 32,203 by 2010, marking a positive change of 6.55%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 622 to 716 between 2000 and 2010, reflecting a rise of 15.11%. This growth translated into an increase in the proportion per 100k from 0.23 to 0.24 or 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,459 | #32,203 | 6.55% |
| Count | 622 | 716 | 15.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.24 | 4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Myricks
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people bearing the Myricks surname identified as Black in both 2000 (93.73%) and 2010 (92.18%), despite a slight decrease of 1.65%. Over the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic experienced a significant boost from 1.45% to 2.65%, showing an increase of 82.76%. A small portion identified as White, with a modest climb from 2.73% to 2.93%. Additionally, some individuals reported belonging to two or more races, going up from 1.77% to 2.09%. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 93.73% | 92.18% | -1.65% |
| White | 2.73% | 2.93% | 7.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 2.65% | 82.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 2.09% | 18.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |