Explore the Family Name Sickman
The meaning of Sickman
1. Americanized form of German Sickmann. 2. Possibly also an altered form of Sigman, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sickman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sickman saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 48,109th most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 54,178th spot, representing a change of -12.62%. The overall count of people with this surname also dropped from 413 in 2000 to 381 in 2010, marking a decrease of -7.75%. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals named Sickman per 100,000 people declined by -13.33% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,109 | #54,178 | -12.62% |
| Count | 413 | 381 | -7.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sickman
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sickman, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the overwhelming majority identify as White. In 2000, this group constituted 96.13% of all Sickmans, although this figure slightly decreased to 95.01% by 2010. People identifying as two or more races made up 1.69% in 2000, dropping marginally to 1.57% in 2010. There was a small percentage (1.21%) who identified as Hispanic in 2000, but this count fell to zero by 2010. No Sickmans identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.13% | 95.01% | -1.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 1.57% | -7.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |