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

Hickmon, 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 Hickmon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hickmon in America

Hickmon is the 21495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hickmon surname appeared 1,215 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 Hickmon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hickmon 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 Hickmon

The surname Hickmon is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from an Old English word "hic," meaning "hay," and the suffix "-man," indicating a person's occupation or trade. The name likely referred to someone who worked with hay, such as a farmer or a merchant dealing in hay.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hickmon can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive record of landholdings and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a person named "Hickeman" residing in the county of Oxfordshire.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various spellings, including "Hicman," "Hickeman," and "Hykeman," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions of the time. Some of these variations may have been influenced by the Norman-French language, which was widely used in England after the Norman Conquest.

In the 14th century, the Hickmon family established themselves in the county of Shropshire, where they owned land and property. Records from this period mention a John Hickmon, who was born in 1327 and served as a local magistrate.

In the 16th century, the Hickmon family gained prominence in the town of Ludlow, Shropshire. Sir Thomas Hickmon (1516-1589) was a notable figure who served as the Mayor of Ludlow and was involved in the local wool trade.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, a Captain William Hickmon (1610-1678) fought on the Parliamentarian side and was praised for his bravery in battles against the Royalists.

In the 18th century, the Hickmon family expanded their influence to other parts of England, with members residing in counties such as Yorkshire and Gloucestershire. One notable figure from this period was Sir Robert Hickmon (1742-1821), a successful merchant and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Malmesbury.

Throughout history, the Hickmon surname has been associated with various occupations, including agriculture, trade, politics, and military service. While the name may have evolved in spelling over time, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period in England, reflecting the country's rich cultural and linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hickmon

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

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

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