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

Niccum, 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 Niccum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Niccum in America

Niccum is the 19498th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Niccum surname appeared 1,385 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 Niccum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Niccum 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 Niccum

The surname Niccum is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period, likely derived from a locational name or a nickname. It may have roots in the Old English words "nicu" or "nican," which referred to a specific type of water creature or a mythical water-dwelling being.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire from the year 1275, where a person named Nichole Nycum is mentioned. This suggests that the name had already taken on various spellings by that time, which was not uncommon in an era when standardized spelling was not yet established.

In the 14th century, the Hundredorum Rolls of Bedfordshire documented a certain Robertus Nycum, indicating that the name had spread to different regions of England. This entry also provides evidence that the name may have originated as a nickname or occupational name related to water or fishing activities.

The Niccum surname is also believed to have connections to several place names in England, such as Nicum or Nycum, which were small villages or hamlets that no longer exist today. These place names could have been the source of the surname for families who hailed from those areas.

One notable individual with the Niccum surname was John Niccum (1592-1661), a prominent merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire. He played a role in the English Civil War, aligning himself with the Parliamentarian forces against King Charles I.

Another historical figure was Elizabeth Niccum (1675-1742), a renowned herbalist and midwife from Warwickshire. Her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and natural remedies was widely sought after in her community.

In the 18th century, Thomas Niccum (1712-1789) was a respected clergyman and scholar who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Nottinghamshire. He was known for his scholarly works on religious texts and his contributions to the local community.

The Niccum surname also found its way to the American colonies, with William Niccum (1725-1803) being one of the earliest recorded individuals to bear the name in the New World. He was a farmer and landowner who settled in Virginia and played a role in the American Revolutionary War.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning Sarah Niccum (1801-1876), a prominent abolitionist and women's rights advocate from Pennsylvania. She was actively involved in the Underground Railroad and worked tirelessly to promote equal rights and social justice.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Niccum

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

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

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