Explore the Family Name Tick
The meaning of Tick
1. Altered form of Jewish Tyk, a metonymic occupational name or artificial name from Polish tyk ‘ticking’ (textile; of a clock). 2. English (Middlesex): nickname from Middle English tike ‘dog, bitch’ (Old Norse tík), used as a term of abuse for a low-born or lazy person, or from Middle English tik(e) ‘tick’ (Old English ticia), denoting a blood-sucking insect. Alternatively, perhaps from the Old English personal name Tica, whose etymology is uncertain, and which may really be a form of Ticcea. This surname is rare in Britain and Ireland. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman.
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How common is the last name Tick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tick experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tick was ranked as the 86,992nd most popular surname, but it dropped to the 92,719th position in 2010, reflecting a decline of 6.58%. The number of individuals with this surname was nearly static during this decade, decreasing from 199 to 198, which is a minor reduction of 0.5%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,992 | #92,719 | -6.58% |
| Count | 199 | 198 | -0.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tick
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tick, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows an increase in diversity over the ten-year period. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander increased by 33.77% between 2000 and 2010, rising from 3.02% to 4.04%. Over the same period, there was also a notable introduction of Hispanic identity, which was not previously recorded in 2000 but constituted 3.54% in 2010. However, the majority of those carrying the Tick surname identified as White, although this proportion decreased slightly from 94.97% in 2000 to 90.91% in 2010. There were no significant changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these categories remaining at 0% throughout.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.97% | 90.91% | -4.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.02% | 4.04% | 33.77% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.54% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |