Explore the Family Name Vicks
The meaning of Vicks
Probably an altered form of Vick; the addition of a final -s is characteristic of many North American names.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vicks in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vicks saw a slight decrease in rank from 25,169th place in 2000 to 25,810th place in 2010, a change of -2.55%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly over the decade, from 924 in 2000 to 954 in 2010, marking a growth of 3.25%. The proportion of the Vicks surname per 100k people decreased by -5.88% during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,169 | #25,810 | -2.55% |
| Count | 924 | 954 | 3.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vicks
From an Ethnicity perspective, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Vicks surname identify as Black, with 74.89% in 2000 and 74.74% in 2010, showing a minimal decrease of -0.20%. Those identifying as White made up the next largest group, though their representation decreased from 22.84% to 21.17% between 2000 and 2010. People identifying with two or more races showed a significant increase from 0.76% to 2.20%, a change of 189.47%. There was also a marked increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.76% to 1.68%, equating to a 121.05% rise. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native didn't have any representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 74.89% | 74.74% | -0.2% |
| White | 22.84% | 21.17% | -7.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 2.2% | 189.47% |
| Hispanic | 0.76% | 1.68% | 121.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |