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

Elicker, 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 Elicker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Elicker in America

Elicker is the 48717th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Elicker surname appeared 433 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 Elicker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Elicker 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 Elicker

The surname Elicker has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "elch," which means "elk." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or worked with elks, or perhaps it was a descriptive nickname for someone with elk-like features or characteristics.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elicker can be found in the town of Erfurt, in the German state of Thuringia, where an individual named Johannes Elicker was listed in the town's records in 1573. Other early spellings of the name include Elcker, Elcher, and Elcher.

The Elicker name also appeared in various historical documents, such as the records of the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), where several soldiers bearing the name were mentioned. One notable figure was Hans Elicker, a German mercenary who fought for the Protestant forces during the war.

In the 18th century, the Elicker family began to spread across Germany and into neighboring countries. Johann Elicker (1715-1789), a prominent merchant from Hamburg, established trade routes throughout Europe and helped to bring the Elicker name to new regions.

As the Industrial Revolution took hold in the 19th century, many Elickers migrated to urban centers in search of employment. One such individual was Wilhelm Elicker (1825-1901), a skilled metalworker who helped to build the iconic Cologne Cathedral in Germany.

Another notable Elicker from this era was Anna Elicker (1845-1920), a German-American author and educator who wrote several books on the importance of early childhood education and founded one of the first kindergartens in the United States.

During the 20th century, the Elicker name continued to spread globally, with individuals bearing the surname making contributions in various fields. One example is Hans Elicker (1920-2003), a renowned German architect who designed several iconic buildings in his home country and across Europe.

Throughout its history, the surname Elicker has been associated with various professions and achievements, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those who bear this name. While its origins may be rooted in the German countryside, the Elicker name has since become a part of the cultural fabric of numerous nations around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Elicker

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

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

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