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

Thicklin, 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 Thicklin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Thicklin in America

Thicklin is the 71678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Thicklin surname appeared 272 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 Thicklin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Thicklin 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 Thicklin

The surname Thicklin has its origins traced back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture that once thrived in England. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "þiccet," which referred to a dense or thick forest or woodland area. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name likely hailed from or resided near a heavily forested region.

In the Domesday Book, a historical record compiled in 1086 for William the Conqueror, there are several entries that may be linked to the earliest known instances of this surname. One such entry mentions a manor called "Thiccelea" in Wiltshire, which could potentially be related to the name's etymology.

One of the earliest recorded individuals to bear this surname was John Thicklin, who was born in Somerset, England, around 1520. Records indicate that he served as a yeoman farmer during the reign of King Henry VIII.

Another notable figure was William Thicklin, born in 1612 in Gloucestershire. He was a renowned scholar and theologian who authored several treatises on religious subjects and served as a rector in the Church of England.

In the late 17th century, a man named Thomas Thicklin gained recognition as a skilled craftsman and woodworker. He was born in 1674 in Warwickshire and is known to have created intricate furniture pieces for several wealthy patrons.

During the 18th century, the Thicklin name became associated with a family of successful merchants and traders based in the city of Bristol. One prominent member was Robert Thicklin (1725-1794), who established a prosperous import-export business and served as a local magistrate.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Thicklin (1786-1862), born in Yorkshire. She was a respected educator and headmistress who founded a highly regarded girls' school in her hometown, which continued to operate for several decades after her passing.

As the centuries progressed, the Thicklin surname spread across various regions of England, with some families eventually migrating to other parts of the British Isles and beyond. Despite its relatively uncommon nature, the name has persisted throughout history, maintaining its connection to the ancient roots and traditions of the Anglo-Saxon culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thicklin

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

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

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