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

Sickle, 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 Sickle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sickle in America

Sickle is the 40672nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sickle surname appeared 537 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 Sickle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sickle 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 Sickle

The surname Sickle has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Middle English word "sikel," which refers to the agricultural tool used for harvesting crops. This word itself comes from the Old English "sicol," which has its roots in the Proto-Germanic term "sikhilaz."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sickle can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, where a individual named John Sickle is mentioned. The name may have originally been an occupational surname, given to someone who worked with a sickle or lived near a sickle-shaped landform.

In the 14th century, the Sickle surname appears in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1349, where a Robert Sikkil is listed. This variation in spelling was common during that era, as standardized spellings had not yet been established.

The Domesday Book, the renowned survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the Sickle surname. However, it does mention several place names that may have influenced the development of the name, such as Sicklinghall in Yorkshire.

One notable individual with the surname Sickle was Sir Robert Sickle (1544-1612), a prominent English landowner and member of Parliament during the reign of Elizabeth I. He played a significant role in the establishment of the East India Company and was known for his philanthropic efforts.

Another historically significant figure was John Sickle (1673-1746), a renowned clockmaker from London. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility and royalty of the time, and some of his works are still preserved in museums today.

In the 18th century, Elizabeth Sickle (1721-1798) gained recognition as a talented author and poet. Her collection of poems, "Reflections on Nature," was widely praised and helped popularize the Romantic movement in literature.

During the American Revolutionary War, Captain James Sickle (1745-1815) served in the Continental Army and participated in several notable battles, including the Battle of Monmouth. His bravery and leadership earned him commendations from General George Washington himself.

In the 19th century, William Sickle (1809-1887) was a prominent industrialist and entrepreneur from Manchester, England. He played a significant role in the development of the textile industry and was responsible for introducing several innovative manufacturing techniques.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sickle

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

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

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