Explore the Family Name Rickerd
The meaning of Rickerd
English: variant of Rickard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rickerd in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rickerd has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rickerd was ranked 46,153rd in terms of surname frequency, but by 2010, it had dropped to 59,470th - that's a change of nearly 29%. The count of people with this surname also decreased during this period from 435 in 2000 to 340 in 2010, marking a reduction of roughly 22%. The proportion of individuals named Rickerd per 100,000 people similarly declined by 25%, from 0.16 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,153 | #59,470 | -28.85% |
| Count | 435 | 340 | -21.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.12 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rickerd
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity distribution associated with the surname Rickerd. The largest ethnic group identified with this name is White, constituting 94.02% in 2000 and increasing to 95.88% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Those identifying as Hispanic made up 2.53% of the Rickerds in 2000, but there was no recorded percentage in 2010. People identifying with two or more races constituted 2.3% in 2000, decreasing to 1.76% in 2010. It should be noted that some data may have been suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.02% | 95.88% | 1.98% |
| Two or More Races | 2.3% | 1.76% | -23.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |