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

Vicknair, 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 Vicknair surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vicknair in America

Vicknair is the 14332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vicknair surname appeared 2,088 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Vicknair.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vicknair 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 Vicknair

The surname VICKNAIR originated in France during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words 'vic' meaning village or town, and 'nair' meaning dark or swarthy complexion. The name likely referred to someone who hailed from a particular village or town and had a darker complexion compared to the local population.

The earliest recorded instances of the VICKNAIR surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northwestern France. These areas were known for their rich cultural heritage and diverse population, which could explain the origins of a surname denoting a person's place of origin and physical appearance.

One of the earliest documented references to the VICKNAIR name is found in the "Registre des Noms" (Register of Names), a collection of records compiled in the 14th century by the French monarchy. This record suggests that the VICKNAIR family held a notable position in society during this time period.

In the 16th century, the VICKNAIR surname appeared in several historical documents, including tax records and property deeds. This indicates that the family had established roots and owned land in various parts of France. One notable individual from this era was Jacques VICKNAIR (1527-1598), a merchant and landowner in the city of Rennes.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the VICKNAIR name continued to spread throughout France and beyond. Jean-Baptiste VICKNAIR (1673-1742) was a renowned artist and sculptor who created works for the French nobility. His son, Pierre VICKNAIR (1701-1778), followed in his footsteps and became a celebrated painter.

As the VICKNAIR family gained prominence, some members migrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One such individual was Louis VICKNAIR (1819-1892), who settled in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the mid-19th century and established a successful trading business.

Throughout its history, the VICKNAIR surname has been associated with various place names and alternative spellings. Some variations include Vickner, Vicknaire, and Vickenaire, reflecting the regional dialects and cultural influences of different areas where the name was present.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vicknair

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

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

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