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

Hicklen, 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 Hicklen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hicklen in America

Hicklen is the 90495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hicklen surname appeared 204 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 Hicklen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hicklen 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 Hicklen

The surname Hicklen is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "hic" meaning "hick" or "hayrick," and "leah," meaning a meadow or clearing. This combination suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a hayrick or a clearing in a meadow.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where a person named Richard de Huckelen is mentioned. This early spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.

In the 14th century, the Hicklen surname appeared in various historical records, including the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1379, which listed a John Hykelyn. This indicates that the name had spread across different regions of England by that time.

During the 15th century, the surname Hicklen was found in the Paston Letters, a collection of correspondence between members of the Paston family from Norfolk. In one letter dated 1472, a person named William Hyklyn is mentioned, further solidifying the presence of the name in medieval England.

One notable individual bearing the Hicklen surname was Sir Thomas Hicklen (1535-1612), an English merchant and diplomat who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1592. He played a significant role in promoting trade and diplomatic relations between England and other European nations during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another prominent figure was John Hicklen (1633-1711), an English theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics. His works, such as "The Doctrine of the Trinity" and "A Treatise on the Resurrection," were widely read and influential during his time.

In the 18th century, the Hicklen surname was associated with the village of Hickling in Nottinghamshire, which may have contributed to its popularity in that region. William Hicklen (1742-1816), a renowned clockmaker from Nottingham, was one of the skilled artisans who bore this surname during that era.

The 19th century saw the Hicklen surname spread further across England and beyond. One notable individual was George Hicklen (1821-1894), a British explorer and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna in Australia and New Zealand.

Throughout history, the Hicklen surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, scholars, artisans, and explorers. While the name may have evolved over centuries, its English roots and connection to meadows and hayricks remain an integral part of its etymology.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hicklen

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

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

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