Explore the Family Name Schlicker
The meaning of Schlicker
1. German: nickname for a glutton, from an agent derivative of Middle High German slicken ‘to gulp or swallow’. 2. North German: topographic name for someone living in a marshy area, from Schlick 2 + -er, suffix denoting an inhabitant. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritzy, Hans, Inge, Jurgen, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Schlicker in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schlicker experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 49,671st most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 51,941st position, marking a decline of 4.57%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly over the same period, from 397 to 400, which is a growth of 0.76%. However, when considering the proportion of the population per 100,000 people, the presence of the surname Schlicker fell by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,671 | #51,941 | -4.57% |
| Count | 397 | 400 | 0.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlicker
When looking at the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Schlicker, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as white. In 2000, the percentage of Schlicker's identifying as white was 96.22%, which decreased slightly to 94.50% by 2010. The number of Hispanic Schlickers remained relatively stable, with a negligible decrease from 2.27% to 2.25% over the ten-year period. Notably, the data indicates no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaskan Native among the Schlicker population in either year. Interestingly, the census year 2010 recorded some Schlickers identifying as Black, which was not the case in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.22% | 94.5% | -1.79% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 2.25% | -0.88% |
| Black | 0% | 2.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |