Explore the Family Name Sik
The meaning of Sik
1. Czech (Šik): nickname from the Middle High German adjectives schic ‘orderly, useful, skillful’ and schiec ‘crooked, twisted’. Compare Schick, Shick, and Sick. 2. Dutch: variant of Sick.
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How common is the last name Sik in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sik saw a growth in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,679th in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had risen to the rank of 68,547 - indicating a change of approximately 3.02%. The count of people with this surname also increased from 258 to 287, marking an 11.24% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people, however, remained static at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #68,547 | 3.02% |
| Count | 258 | 287 | 11.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sik
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census showed some interesting changes for the surname Sik between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 25.36%, dropping from 22.87% to 17.07%. However, the proportion identifying as White saw a slight increase, growing from 76.36% to 79.44%. A new ethnic identity emerged in the 2010 data, with 3.14% of individuals with the Sik surname identifying as Hispanic, a category that was not present in the 2000 data. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Two or More Races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.36% | 79.44% | 4.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 22.87% | 17.07% | -25.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.14% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |