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

Vickery, 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 Vickery surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vickery in America

Vickery is the 4005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vickery surname appeared 8,874 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Vickery.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vickery 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 Vickery

The surname Vickery is of English origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "wic" or "wice," meaning a small settlement or dwelling, and "ery," meaning a place or location. This suggests that the name Vickery initially referred to someone who lived in a small village or hamlet.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vickery can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land holdings and population in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry refers to a person named "Viccarus" residing in the county of Somerset.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various records with spellings such as "Vychery," "Vycchery," and "Vycherie." These variations likely reflect the regional dialects and spelling conventions of the time.

The name Vickery may also have connections to certain place names in England. For instance, the village of Wichenford in Worcestershire was once known as "Wichenavera," which could have inspired some variations of the surname.

Notable individuals with the surname Vickery throughout history include:

1. Sir Robert Vickery (1586-1648), an English politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1635.
2. John Vickery (1613-1677), an English Puritan minister and author known for his work "The Burning Bush Not Consumed."
3. Martha Vickery (1718-1783), a prominent figure in colonial America who played a role in the founding of the town of Holden, Massachusetts.
4. James Vickery (1779-1856), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and later became a noted author and poet.
5. William Vickery (1816-1893), an English-born Australian politician who served as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly.

While the surname Vickery has endured over the centuries, it remains relatively uncommon compared to other English surnames. Nevertheless, it has left its mark on history, with various individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields, including politics, religion, and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vickery

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

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

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