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

Ickert, 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 Ickert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ickert in America

Ickert is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ickert surname appeared 128 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 Ickert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ickert 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 Ickert

The surname Ickert originated in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Igel," meaning "hedgehog," which may have been used as a nickname or a descriptive term for a person's appearance or personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Ickert can be found in the parish records of the town of Schmalkalden in Thuringia, Germany, where a certain Hans Ickert was mentioned in 1587. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by that time.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the surname Ickert began to spread across various parts of Germany, particularly in the states of Saxony, Bavaria, and Hesse. Some variations in spelling, such as Ickhard, Ickhardt, and Ickert, were also observed.

Notable individuals with the surname Ickert include Johann Ickert (1590-1662), a German theologian and author who published several works on religious topics. Another notable figure was Christian Ickert (1727-1798), a German composer and organist who served as the court musician in the city of Darmstadt.

In the 19th century, the surname Ickert found its way to other parts of Europe and even to the United States. One prominent example is August Ickert (1839-1903), a German-American artist and engraver who contributed to the development of the chromolithography technique.

Other individuals bearing the surname Ickert include Karl Ickert (1865-1942), a German architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin, and Wilhelm Ickert (1888-1964), a German painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and portraits.

Throughout its history, the surname Ickert has maintained a strong presence in Germany, with branches also found in neighboring countries such as Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. While it may not be among the most common surnames, it has left its mark in various fields, including religion, music, art, and architecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ickert

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

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

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