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

Elick, 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 Elick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Elick in America

Elick is the 51396th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Elick surname appeared 405 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Elick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Elick 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 Elick

The surname ELICK is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "elik," which referred to a type of oak tree or strong, durable wood.

One of the earliest known references to the ELICK surname appears in a collection of German municipal records from the year 1532, where a man named Hans Elick is mentioned as a resident of a small village near the city of Heidelberg. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region at that time.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the ELICK surname began to spread beyond its original German roots. Records show that individuals with this last name settled in neighboring countries such as Austria, Switzerland, and parts of Eastern Europe.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure bearing the ELICK surname was Johann Elick (1745-1819), a German scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on the topics of ethics and moral philosophy. His works were widely read and influential during his lifetime.

Another historical figure of note was Friedrich Elick (1801-1876), a German inventor and engineer who is credited with developing some of the early designs for steam-powered machinery used in industrial manufacturing.

As the 19th century progressed, the ELICK name began to appear in records from other parts of Europe, including France and England, likely due to migration patterns and the increasing mobility of people during that time period.

One notable example from this era is the British artist and illustrator, Emily Elick (1832-1905), who gained recognition for her intricate botanical illustrations and landscape paintings.

In the realm of literature, the German-American writer and poet, Wilhelm Elick (1867-1942), made significant contributions to the development of German-language literature in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

While the ELICK surname has spread across various regions over time, its origins can be traced back to its German roots and the historical references that highlight its presence throughout various eras and contexts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Elick

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

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

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