Find out how popular the last name Bick is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bick.

Bick, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bick in America

Bick is the 17582nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bick surname appeared 1,599 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bick to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bick

The surname BICK is of English origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "bice," which referred to a type of blue dye or pigment. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone who worked with this particular dye or color.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BICK can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript record of landholdings and tax assessments in England, compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. This indicates that the surname had already established itself in England by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name BICK appears in various historical records and documents, often associated with individuals from the counties of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire in England. Some examples include John Bick, a landowner mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of 1230, and William Bick, who was recorded in the Hundred Rolls of 1273 as residing in the village of Bicker, near Boston, Lincolnshire.

Throughout the centuries, the BICK surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Byck, Bycke, and Bicke, reflecting the inconsistencies in record-keeping and regional dialects of the time. Several places in England, including Bicker in Lincolnshire and Bick Hithe in Essex, are believed to have derived their names from individuals bearing the BICK surname.

Notable individuals with the BICK surname include:

1. Sir Thomas Bick (c. 1490-1558), an English politician and Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Mary I.
2. John Bick (1555-1612), an English clergyman and author known for his religious writings.
3. William Bick (1612-1678), a prominent merchant and landowner in colonial Virginia.
4. Sarah Bick (1773-1855), a British author and poet whose works were published in the early 19th century.
5. Edward Bick (1832-1910), an American businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the city of Philadelphia.

The BICK surname has a rich history that can be traced back to medieval England, with roots in occupational and geographical associations. Over time, it has evolved through various spellings and has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bick

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bick.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bick was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bick has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bick was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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