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

Hice, 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 Hice surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hice in America

Hice is the 13037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hice surname appeared 2,355 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 Hice.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hice 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 Hice

The surname Hice is believed to have originated in Germany during the medieval period. Derived from the Germanic root word "hiez," which means "person" or "man," the name initially referred to a person of significant stature or importance within a community.

In the early 13th century, records show the name Hice appearing in various regions of modern-day Germany, particularly in the southern regions. One of the earliest known references can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, where a certain "Heinricus Hice" is mentioned in 1245.

As the name spread throughout the Germanic territories, different spellings emerged, such as Hietz, Hiez, and Hitz. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and scribal inconsistencies in record-keeping during that era.

One notable individual bearing the name Hice was Johann Hice, a prominent merchant and guild member in the city of Nuremberg during the 15th century. His name appears in several trade records and guild documents from the late 1400s.

In the 16th century, the name Hice also gained recognition in the Low Countries, particularly in the Netherlands. A well-known figure was Pieter Hice, a Dutch painter and engraver who lived from 1536 to 1604. His works, primarily religious and allegorical scenes, can still be found in various collections across Europe.

Another significant figure was Hans Hice, a German architect and stonemason, who was born in 1525 in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. He is credited with designing and overseeing the construction of several notable churches and municipal buildings throughout southern Germany during the late Renaissance period.

The name Hice also has ties to various place names in Germany, such as Hitzacker, a town in Lower Saxony, and Hitzhofen, a municipality in Bavaria. These geographic locations may have influenced the surname's evolution and spread across different regions.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Hice has been carried by numerous individuals, including scholars, artisans, and professionals. While it may not be as widespread as some other German surnames, its origins can be traced back to the medieval era, reflecting the importance and status of those who originally bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hice

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

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

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