Explore the Family Name Zick
The meaning of Zick
1. German: nickname from Middle High German zic ‘touch, light push or pressure’, also ‘teasing; mistake, blemish’. 2. Americanized form of Czech and German Zich.
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How common is the last name Zick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zick experienced a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 15,061st most popular surname in the United States, while in 2010 it fell to the 16,544th position—a decrease of around 9.85%. The total count of individuals with this surname also dropped by about 3.45%, from 1,797 in 2000 to 1,735 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also shrunk by roughly 11.94% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,061 | #16,544 | -9.85% |
| Count | 1,797 | 1,735 | -3.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.59 | -11.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zick
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Zick identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 1.10% over this decade. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic rose significantly by 84.00%, albeit from a small base, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 64.29%. However, percentages for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black remained at zero throughout this period. The number of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races also slightly decreased by 8.99%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.38% | 96.31% | -1.1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.84% | 84% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 0.81% | -8.99% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.28% | 0.46% | 64.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |