Explore the Family Name Rickey
The meaning of Rickey
1. English and northern Irish: from a diminutive of the Middle English personal name Rick, a pet form of Richard; compare Ritchie. 2. Americanized form of French Riquier. 3. In some cases also an Americanized form of German Richey or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. History: Some of the American bearers of the surname Rickey are descendants of François Riquet or Riquier dit Laverdure from France (see Riquier).
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How common is the last name Rickey in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rickey has seen a slight decrease over the course of a decade. In 2000, Rickey was ranked 11,260 in terms of surname popularity in the United States, but this dropped to 12,323 by 2010, indicating a decline of 9.44%. During this same period, the number of individuals with the Rickey surname also decreased from 2,577 to 2,523, representing a change of -2.1%. Furthermore, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 residents fell by 10.42%, from 0.96 in 2000 to 0.86 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,260 | #12,323 | -9.44% |
| Count | 2,577 | 2,523 | -2.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.96 | 0.86 | -10.42% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rickey
The ethnic identity associated with the Rickey surname displays some variation based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group identified as White, comprising 92.82% in 2000 and 91.40% in 2010, marking a slight reduction of 1.53%. The Hispanic representation saw an increase from 1.79% to 2.30% during the same time period, a rise of 28.49%. Asian/Pacific Islander representation fell by 17.14%, from 1.05% to 0.87%. Black representation experienced a minor drop of 2.09%, moving from 2.87% to 2.81%. Interestingly, those identifying with two or more races increased significantly by 76.24%, from 1.01% to 1.78%, and the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native also rose substantially by 76.60%, although it remained relatively small at 0.83% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.82% | 91.4% | -1.53% |
| Black | 2.87% | 2.81% | -2.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 2.3% | 28.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.78% | 76.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.05% | 0.87% | -17.14% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.47% | 0.83% | 76.6% |