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

Icke, 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 Icke surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Icke in America

Icke is the 83226th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Icke surname appeared 226 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 Icke.

We can also compare 2010 data for Icke 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 Icke

The surname ICKE is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "ica" meaning "to increase" or "to add to." This name first emerged in the 12th century in the county of Suffolk, located in the eastern region of England.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ICKE can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Norfolk, dated 1198, which mentions a certain Robert Icke. The Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273 also list a John Icke, suggesting the name's presence in the neighboring county.

During the 13th century, the ICKE surname was particularly prevalent in the town of Ickworth, Suffolk. This place name, originally spelled "Ickwurth," is believed to have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

In the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk from 1327, several individuals bearing the ICKE surname are listed, including William Icke and Richard Icke, indicating the name's continued presence in the region.

The ICKE surname has been associated with a few notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was John Icke, a 16th-century English Protestant reformer who was born in 1507 and died in 1557. He is known for his involvement in the English Reformation and his opposition to the Catholic Church's teachings.

Another significant bearer of the ICKE surname was Sir Francis Icke, a 17th-century English politician and landowner. Born in 1627, he served as a member of parliament for the county of Suffolk and played a prominent role in local affairs.

It is worth noting that the ICKE surname has also been recorded with various spelling variations over the centuries, such as Ick, Icke, Ike, and Ikes. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects, transcription errors, or personal preferences.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Thomas Icke (1748-1828) gained recognition as a successful businessman and landowner in the county of Suffolk. He played a significant role in the local economy and was involved in various philanthropic endeavors.

More recently, David Icke, born in 1952, gained international attention as a former professional footballer turned conspiracy theorist and author. While his theories have been widely criticized and labeled as pseudoscientific, his prominence has made the ICKE surname more widely recognized in modern times.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Icke

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

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

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