Explore the Family Name Sicher
The meaning of Sicher
1. German: nickname for a carefree person, from Middle High German sicher ‘without worry, assured’. 2. German: from an ancient Germanic personal name (Sigiheri) composed of sigi ‘victory’ + heri ‘army’. 3. Swiss German and Austrian German: occupational name for someone who had to secure the safety of roads, bridges, and fire places (ovens etc.), with the same etymology as 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Horst.
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How common is the last name Sicher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Sicher' saw a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,186th in terms of commonality among U.S. surnames, but by 2010 it dropped slightly to the 67,519th position, marking a 5.19% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname showed a slight increase from 290 in 2000 to 292 in 2010, an uptick of approximately 0.69%. Proportionally, the representation of 'Sicher' per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #67,519 | -5.19% |
| Count | 290 | 292 | 0.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sicher
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname 'Sicher'. The vast majority identify as White, making up 91.44% of the Sicher population in 2010, down from 97.24% in 2000. Interestingly, while there were no recorded instances of 'Sicher' among Hispanic populations in 2000, by 2010, they accounted for 5.48% of the total 'Sicher' population. Additionally, a small fraction (1.71%) of those with the surname identified as belonging to two or more races in 2010, a category that was not represented in the 2000 data. There were no recorded instances of 'Sicher' among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 91.44% | -5.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.48% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |