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

Bricker, 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 Bricker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bricker in America

Bricker is the 4544th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bricker surname appeared 7,792 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Bricker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bricker 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 Bricker

The surname Bricker is of German origin, derived from the Middle High German word "brücke," meaning "bridge." It likely originated as an occupational name for someone who lived or worked near a bridge or as a descriptive name for someone who resided by a bridge.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 14th century in various German regions. One of the earliest known records dates back to 1365, where a Henrich Brücker was mentioned in the town of Heidenheim, Württemberg.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in various forms, including Brugger, Brückner, and Brücker, suggesting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. For instance, a Hanns Brugger was recorded in Nürnberg in 1432, while a Claus Brückner was mentioned in Erfurt in 1475.

As people migrated and settled in different areas, the name evolved further. In the 16th century, the spelling "Bricker" became more common, particularly in areas like Bavaria and Saxony. One notable figure from this period was Johann Bricker, a German theologian and author who lived from 1518 to 1587.

The name also spread to other parts of Europe, including Switzerland and Austria. In the 17th century, a Swiss family named Bricker settled in the canton of Bern, where they played a significant role in the local community.

As the name traveled to other regions, it continued to evolve. In the 18th century, the spelling "Bricker" became more prevalent in areas like Pennsylvania, where German immigrants had settled. One notable figure from this time was Jacob Bricker, a Mennonite farmer and landowner who lived from 1720 to 1795 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

In the 19th century, the Bricker name gained prominence in various parts of the United States and Canada. One notable individual was John Bricker, an American politician who served as the 54th Governor of Ohio from 1939 to 1945 and later ran for Vice President in 1944.

Throughout history, the Bricker surname has been associated with various professions and fields, including agriculture, theology, politics, and academia. While the name's origins can be traced back to Germany, it has since become a global surname, with bearers scattered across different continents and cultures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bricker

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

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 Bricker 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 Bricker 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 Bricker was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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