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

Vickrey, 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 Vickrey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vickrey in America

Vickrey is the 19469th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vickrey surname appeared 1,388 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 Vickrey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vickrey 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 Vickrey

The surname Vickrey has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "wic" meaning "dwelling" and "rey" meaning "ridge," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a ridge or a settlement on a ridge.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Vickrey can be found in the Domesday Book, a great survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book mentions a person named "Viccarius" living in Warwickshire, which is likely an early variation of the surname Vickrey.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various historical records, often spelled differently such as "Vikery," "Vikary," or "Vykery." These variations were common due to the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping at the time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Vickrey was John Vickrey, who was born around 1320 in Gloucestershire. He served as a member of the English Parliament and was known for his involvement in local affairs.

Another historical record from the 16th century mentions a Thomas Vickrey, born in 1541 in Oxfordshire. He was a prominent landowner and is believed to have been associated with the nearby village of Vickridge, which may have influenced the spelling of his surname.

In the 17th century, a famous bearer of the name was William Vickrey, born in 1623 in Lincolnshire. He was a renowned scholar and theologian who wrote several influential works on religious matters.

Moving forward to the 18th century, a notable figure was Samuel Vickrey, born in 1712 in Yorkshire. He was a successful merchant and philanthropist who made significant contributions to his local community.

In the 19th century, the name Vickrey gained prominence through the achievements of Charles Vickrey, born in 1847 in Cambridgeshire. He was a pioneering engineer who played a crucial role in the development of early railway systems in Britain.

Throughout its history, the surname Vickrey has been associated with various place names, such as Vickridge, Vickery, and Vickershill, further emphasizing its connection to geographical locations and settlements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vickrey

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

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

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