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

Sick, 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 Sick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sick in America

Sick is the 33530th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sick surname appeared 680 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 Sick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sick 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 Sick

The surname SICK has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the Middle Ages, specifically in the regions of what is now modern-day Germany and Austria. The name is believed to be derived from the Old German word "siech," which means "sick" or "ill."

The earliest known records of the surname SICK date back to the 13th century, with mentions in various medieval documents and manuscripts from that time period. One notable example is its appearance in the "Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis," a compilation of historical documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg, dating back to the year 1260.

In the 14th century, the surname SICK can be found in several municipal records and guild registers from various German cities, indicating that individuals bearing this name were likely involved in various trades and professions during that era.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname SICK was Johannes Sick, a farmer and landowner who lived in the village of Bruchsal, near the city of Karlsruhe, in the late 15th century. Another notable figure was Hans Sick, a merchant and trader who resided in the city of Nuremberg during the 16th century.

The surname SICK can also be linked to certain place names in Germany, such as the town of Sickingen, located in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. This town's name is derived from the same root as the surname, suggesting a possible connection between the two.

In the 17th century, the SICK surname gained prominence with the birth of Johann Sick (1633-1705), a renowned German mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.

Another prominent individual was Friedrich Sick (1801-1868), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Frankfurt Parliament during the revolutionary year of 1848.

As the centuries passed, the SICK surname continued to spread throughout German-speaking regions and beyond, with individuals bearing this name making their mark in various fields, including science, arts, and politics.

One notable figure from the 20th century was Walter Sick (1889-1962), a German industrialist and entrepreneur who founded the Sick AG company, which specializes in sensor technology and industrial automation solutions.

Overall, the surname SICK has a rich and diverse history, spanning centuries and reflecting the cultural and linguistic heritage of the German-speaking regions from which it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sick

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

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

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