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

Ficklin, 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 Ficklin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ficklin in America

Ficklin is the 17111th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ficklin surname appeared 1,658 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 Ficklin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ficklin 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 Ficklin

The surname Ficklin originated in England, with its roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "ficol" and "ing," which together mean "the dweller at the fickle or uncertain place." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in an area prone to natural disasters or fluctuations in weather patterns.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ficklin can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, where it appears as "Fickelinge." This historical document was a census-like survey conducted by King Edward I, providing valuable insights into the names and locations of people living in England during that era.

In the 14th century, the name Ficklin appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, a record of taxation, further solidifying its presence in medieval England. The name was also documented in various parish records and manorial documents from counties such as Staffordshire and Warwickshire, indicating its spread across different regions.

One notable individual with the surname Ficklin was Sir John Ficklin, a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Worcestershire during the 15th century. He was known for his involvement in local affairs and his contributions to the community.

Another historical figure bearing the name was William Ficklin, born in 1620 in Staffordshire. He was among the early settlers in the Virginia Colony, arriving in the mid-17th century. His descendants went on to establish themselves in various parts of the American colonies and later the United States.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Ficklin family settled in Ireland, where the name was sometimes spelled as "Ficklen." One notable member of this Irish branch was Benjamin Ficklen, born in 1762, who served as a captain in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War.

As the Ficklin family spread across different regions, variations in spelling emerged, including Fickling, Ficklen, and Fickline. These variations often reflected local dialects and pronunciation preferences, but they all traced their roots back to the original English surname.

Throughout history, the surname Ficklin has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, military personnel, and early settlers in the Americas. While not a particularly common name, it has left its mark on historical records and continues to be a part of many family histories today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ficklin

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

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

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