Explore the Family Name Ricketson
The meaning of Ricketson
Altered form of German Rickertsen, a patronymic from Rickert.
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How common is the last name Ricketson in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ricketson has shown a mild increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, the surname moved from rank 19775 in 2000 to rank 19731 in 2010, showing a small upward shift of about 0.22%. The number of people with the Ricketson surname also increased by approximately 8.33%, with the count rising from 1260 in 2000 to 1365 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k has seen a slight decrease of around -2.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,775 | #19,731 | 0.22% |
| Count | 1,260 | 1,365 | 8.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.46 | -2.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ricketson
On the ethnicity front, the Decennial U.S. Census data presents an interesting shift in the distribution of ethnic identity among individuals with the Ricketson surname. In 2000, a significant majority of 94.68% identified as White, which decreased to 92.23% by 2010. Those identifying as Black rose significantly from 1.67% to 3.08% over the same period, marking an 84.43% change. Similarly, those claiming Hispanic identity increased by 55.91% from 1.27% to 1.98%. There was also a noticeable increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 1.27% to 1.68%. Meanwhile, the census reported no individuals with the surname Ricketson identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, whereas a small percentage had done so in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.68% | 92.23% | -2.59% |
| Black | 1.67% | 3.08% | 84.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 1.98% | 55.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 1.68% | 32.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.4% | 0% | 0% |