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

Kick, 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 Kick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kick in America

Kick is the 20884th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kick surname appeared 1,262 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 Kick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kick 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 Kick

The surname KICK has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "kicco," which means "he who kicks." This name was likely given to someone who was known for their kicking ability or perhaps had a tendency to kick.

The earliest recorded instances of the name KICK can be traced back to the town of Erfurt in central Germany. In the town's records from the late 1500s, there are mentions of individuals with the surname KICK, often spelled as "Kicco" or "Kicke."

One notable mention of the name KICK comes from the Thirty Years' War, which ravaged much of Europe in the early 17th century. In the chronicles of the war, there is a reference to a mercenary soldier named Hans KICK who fought for the Protestant forces. Unfortunately, little else is known about his life or deeds.

In the late 17th century, the name KICK began to spread beyond Germany, with some families emigrating to neighboring countries like the Netherlands and France. One of the earliest known bearers of the name in the Netherlands was a merchant named Pieter KICK, who was born in Amsterdam in 1683.

As the name KICK traveled, it also started to evolve in its spelling. In some regions, it was written as "Kicque" or "Kicque," while in others, it became "Kick" or "Kik." This variation in spelling was common in those times, as standardized spellings were not yet widely adopted.

Another notable figure with the surname KICK was Johann KICK, a German composer and organist who lived in the 18th century. He was born in Tübingen in 1726 and is known for his contributions to the music of the Lutheran church.

As the centuries passed, the name KICK continued to be found in various parts of Europe, with families bearing the name spreading across Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and even as far as England and France. Some notable individuals with the surname KICK include:

1. Wilhelm KICK (1807-1887), a German painter and lithographer known for his landscape works.
2. Ernst KICK (1849-1927), a German-American architect who designed several notable buildings in San Francisco, California.
3. August KICK (1865-1949), a German journalist and writer who served as the editor of several publications in Berlin.
4. Cornelia KICK (1890-1972), a Dutch gymnast who competed in the 1908 and 1912 Olympic Games.
5. Rudolf KICK (1893-1976), an Austrian-American architect known for his work in the Art Deco style, particularly in New York City.

While the surname KICK may not be as common as some other surnames, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and multiple countries, with its roots firmly planted in the Germanic regions of Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kick

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

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

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