Explore the Family Name Rickaby
The meaning of Rickaby
English (Durham): habitational name from Rickerby in Stanwix (Cumberland), from the Middle English personal name Richard or Rikard + Old Norse bȳ ‘farmstead, village’. See Richard and compare Rich 2.
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How common is the last name Rickaby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rickaby saw an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 74,398th and by 2010 it had climbed to the 72,771st spot, marking a 2.19% growth. In terms of actual counts, there were 242 individuals with this surname in 2000 and this number increased by 10.33% to reach 267 by 2010. Despite the jump in numbers, the proportion per 100,000 people remained at 0.09 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #72,771 | 2.19% |
| Count | 242 | 267 | 10.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rickaby
As for ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, almost all individuals carrying the Rickaby surname identify as White. In 2000, 97.52% of the Rickabys identified as such, though this dropped slightly to 96.25% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname amongst those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those belonging to two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.52% | 96.25% | -1.3% |
| 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% |