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

Vicks, 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 Vicks surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vicks in America

Vicks is the 25810th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vicks surname appeared 954 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 Vicks.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vicks 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 Vicks

The surname VICKS is believed to have originated in England, where it first appeared in historical records during the 13th century. It is thought to be a locational surname, derived from the Old English words "wic" or "wych," meaning a small settlement or dairy farm. This suggests that the name may have originated from a place name referring to a location where the initial bearers of the surname resided.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VICKS surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1273, which mentions a person named Radulphus de Wyke. The variant spelling "Wyke" was commonplace in medieval times and is believed to be an earlier form of the modern VICKS surname.

The VICKS name has also been associated with several place names in England, such as Wyke Regis in Dorset and Wyke near Bradford, Yorkshire. These place names may have contributed to the formation of the surname as people migrated from these areas and adopted locational surnames.

Historically, the VICKS surname has been borne by several notable individuals. One such person was John Vicks, a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Norwich during the 16th century. Records indicate that he was born around 1520 and played an influential role in the civic affairs of the city.

Another notable bearer of the VICKS surname was William Vicks, an English clergyman who lived in the 17th century. He served as the rector of St. Peter's Church in Sandwich, Kent, from 1634 until his death in 1668.

In the 18th century, Thomas Vicks was a notable figure in the field of horticulture. Born in 1733, he was a prominent nurseryman and botanist who introduced several new plant species to England from North America.

During the 19th century, the VICKS surname was associated with the rise of industrial manufacturing in England. One notable example is Joseph Vicks, who was born in 1820 and became a successful industrialist in the city of Birmingham, known for his innovations in metalworking and machinery production.

Another noteworthy bearer of the VICKS surname was Mary Vicks, a pioneering educator and social reformer who lived in the late 19th century. Born in 1857, she was instrumental in establishing several schools and educational institutions for underprivileged children in London.

While the VICKS surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and the diaspora of English settlers. Today, the name can be found in various countries, reflecting the rich history and journey of those who have carried this surname over generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vicks

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

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

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