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

Vickerman, 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 Vickerman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vickerman in America

Vickerman is the 34149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vickerman surname appeared 665 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 Vickerman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vickerman 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 Vickerman

The surname Vickerman is believed to have originated in Yorkshire, England, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "fic" or "fic-ere," meaning a sinner or evildoer, and "mann," meaning a man. Consequently, the name may have initially referred to someone who was considered a sinner or lawbreaker.

The earliest known record of the surname Vickerman dates back to the late 13th century, appearing in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1297. This early spelling was recorded as "Vikereman." Over the centuries, various spellings emerged, including Vickerman, Vickermann, Vickerman, and Vickremyn.

Interestingly, the name Vickerman appears in the iconic Domesday Book of 1086, recorded as "Vicredeman." This entry suggests that the name may have been present in England even before the Norman Conquest of 1066.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Vickerman was John Vickerman, who was born around 1550 in Yorkshire. He was a prominent landowner and served as a member of the local gentry.

In the 17th century, Thomas Vickerman (1618-1700) gained recognition as a renowned English Puritan clergyman and author. He published several religious works, including "The Trumpet Sounded" and "The Zealous Soul Thirsting after Christ."

During the 18th century, Richard Vickerman (1731-1809) made his mark as a successful merchant and banker in Liverpool, England. He was instrumental in establishing the Liverpool Athenaeum, a prestigious literary society.

Another noteworthy figure was John Vickerman (1786-1864), a British architect and surveyor who designed several prominent buildings in London, including the Royal Opera House.

In the 19th century, William Vickerman (1829-1901) gained prominence as a prolific painter and illustrator. He was particularly known for his depictions of rural life and landscapes in Yorkshire.

Over the centuries, the surname Vickerman has also been associated with various place names and localities in Yorkshire, such as Vickertown, Vickerlaith, and Vickerman's Field, further solidifying its roots in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vickerman

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

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

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