Explore the Family Name Sickinger
The meaning of Sickinger
South German: habitational name for someone from Sickingen in Baden or Sicking in Bavaria. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Gerhard, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Sickinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sickinger has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,342 in terms of prevalence and decreased to a rank of 37,955 by 2010, reflecting a change of -7.39%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 603 in 2000 to 585 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 3%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Sickinger per 100,000 fell from 0.22 to 0.2, showing a decline of about 9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,342 | #37,955 | -7.39% |
| Count | 603 | 585 | -2.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sickinger
Analyzing ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a few shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sickinger between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White saw a small decrease from 96.35% to 93.85%. However, there was an increase in the number of people identifying as Hispanic, rising significantly from 1.33% to 2.74%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw a minor increase from 1.16% to 1.20%. Interestingly, there were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, a new segment emerged in 2010, with 2.05% of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.35% | 93.85% | -2.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 2.74% | 106.02% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.16% | 1.2% | 3.45% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |