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

Hickman, 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 Hickman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hickman in America

Hickman is the 838th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hickman surname appeared 41,163 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 14 people would have the surname Hickman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hickman 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 Hickman

The surname Hickman originates from England and dates back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "hic" meaning "a hack" and "mann" meaning "man," which together imply a woodcutter or laborer. The name is thought to have originated as an occupational surname for someone who worked in forestry or wood-related professions.

One of the earliest known references to the name Hickman can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is recorded as "Hiccheman" and "Hikeman." This suggests that the name was already in use during the 11th century in various parts of England.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in records as "Hykeman" and "Hikeman" in the county of Wiltshire. During this time, the name was also linked to various place names, such as Hickman's Green in Staffordshire and Hickman's Ditch in Gloucestershire.

Notable figures throughout history who bore the surname Hickman include William Hickman (c. 1430-1491), who was a member of the English Parliament for Warwickshire in the late 15th century. Another prominent individual was Sir Willoughby Hickman (1594-1648), an English soldier who served as the Governor of the Tower of London during the English Civil War.

In the 17th century, the name gained further recognition with the birth of Henry Hickman (1670-1692), a renowned English scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient languages. Additionally, there was Thomas Hickman (1738-1824), an English minister and author who wrote several religious works.

Moving into the 19th century, one notable figure was John Hickman (1808-1875), an English-born Australian explorer and surveyor who played a crucial role in the exploration and mapping of South Australia.

Throughout its history, the surname Hickman has been associated with various occupations, from woodcutters and laborers to scholars, soldiers, and explorers, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hickman

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

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

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