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

Vick, 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 Vick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vick in America

Vick is the 2511th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vick surname appeared 14,421 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 5 people would have the surname Vick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vick 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 Vick

The surname VICK is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Old English word "wic," which referred to a small settlement or dwelling place. The name may have been initially used as a descriptive name for someone who lived in such a wic or hamlet.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname VICK can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where it appears as "Wike." This early spelling variation highlights the connection to the Old English root word.

In the 14th century, the surname VICK emerged in various parts of England, including Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Somerset. Records from this time period show spellings such as "Wyke," "Wycke," and "Vicke," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

One of the earliest known bearers of the VICK surname was John Wycke, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1381. This historical record suggests that the name was well-established in the region by the late 14th century.

In the 16th century, the surname VICK appears in the parish records of several English counties, including Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon. This indicates the gradual spread and establishment of the name across different parts of the country.

Notable individuals with the surname VICK throughout history include:

1. Roger Vick (c. 1570 - c. 1625), an English merchant and member of the Virginia Company, who was involved in the early colonization efforts in North America.
2. John Vick (1613 - 1688), an English clergyman and author, known for his work "The Spiritual Guide" published in 1677.
3. Elizabeth Vick (1737 - 1828), an English horticulturist and botanist, credited with introducing several plant species to England from her travels abroad.
4. Samuel Vick (1786 - 1868), an English industrialist and entrepreneur, who established a successful textile manufacturing business in Yorkshire.
5. Charles Vick (1842 - 1912), an American horticulturist and seedsman, who founded the Vick Seed Company in Rochester, New York, which became a leading supplier of seeds and plants in the late 19th century.

The VICK surname has a rich history rooted in the medieval English countryside, with its earliest origins tracing back to small settlements or dwelling places. Over the centuries, it has been borne by notable individuals across various fields, from merchants and clergymen to horticulturists and industrialists, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those carrying this traditional English surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vick

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

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

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