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

Schick, 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 Schick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schick in America

Schick is the 5801st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schick surname appeared 5,967 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Schick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schick 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 Schick

The surname SCHICK originated in Germany, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Middle High German word "schicken," which means "to arrange" or "to order." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked as a steward or overseer, responsible for managing affairs and organizing tasks.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SCHICK surname can be found in the town of Schickendanz, located in the present-day state of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The town's name, which translates to "dance of the orderly ones," likely refers to the organized nature of its inhabitants or a group of people who were known for their orderly conduct.

In the 17th century, records show a SCHICK family residing in the city of Nuremberg, which was a prominent center of trade and cultural activity during the Renaissance period. Johann Schick (1615-1677), a renowned artist and engraver, was born in Nuremberg and gained fame for his intricate copperplate engravings depicting biblical scenes and landscapes.

Moving into the 18th century, the SCHICK surname appears in various historical documents across German-speaking regions. One notable figure was Johann Friedrich Schick (1753-1823), a German theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics and served as a pastor in Saxony.

In the 19th century, the SCHICK name gained prominence in the field of medicine with the birth of Kaspar Schick (1866-1937), an Austrian pediatrician best known for developing the Schick Test, a diagnostic tool used to determine susceptibility to diphtheria. His groundbreaking work contributed significantly to the understanding and prevention of this deadly disease.

Another influential SCHICK from this era was Walter Schick (1887-1939), a German architect and urban planner who played a crucial role in the development of modern housing concepts and urban design principles. His innovative ideas and designs, particularly in the field of social housing, left a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of Germany.

As the SCHICK name spread throughout Europe and beyond, it was also associated with notable individuals in various fields, such as Johann Schick (1753-1813), a German composer and violinist who contributed to the classical music tradition, and Godefroy Schick (1833-1890), a Belgian painter known for his landscapes and historical scenes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schick

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

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

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