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

Zickefoose, 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 Zickefoose surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zickefoose in America

Zickefoose is the 20408th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zickefoose surname appeared 1,302 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 Zickefoose.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zickefoose 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 Zickefoose

The surname Zickefoose is believed to have origins in what is now Germany, likely tracing back to the regions in Central or Eastern Europe. The name is uncommon and its etymology is somewhat obscure, but it's thought to have elements from old German terms. The name might derive from the combination of the elements "Zicke," which could refer to a goat or a capricious person, and "Foose," possibly related to "Fuß," meaning foot. This combination could suggest a descriptive nickname originally given to people with certain characteristics.

The first recorded instances of the surname appear in the 17th century, during a period when many German-speaking people were migrating due to wars and economic hardships. The Thirty Years' War, which ravaged much of Europe from 1618 to 1648, may have been a catalyst for the movement of families, including those with the surname Zickefoose, to new areas.

Records show early bearers of the surname in church registers and local documents. One of the earliest known people with this surname was Hans Zickefoose, born in 1654 in what is now southwestern Germany. His name appears in a local baptismal record from 1675, where he was listed as the father of an infant.

As many families with unique surnames did, the Zickefoose family likely emigrated in search of a better life. Some members found their way to North America in the 18th century. Peter Zickefoose, born in 1733, is one of the first to be documented upon arrival in colonial America. Peter settled in Pennsylvania, an area known for its significant German-speaking community.

During the American Revolutionary period, another notable individual, Johann Zickefoose, born in 1758, served in the Continental Army. His military service is recorded in muster rolls, and he is noted for his participation in several key battles.

In the mid-19th century, as the United States expanded westward, Thomas Zickefoose, born in 1821, migrated to Ohio. Records from the mid-1800s show Thomas as a farmer and a landowner in the region. His contributions to local agricultural development are recorded in county histories of the time.

Another significant figure is George Zickefoose, born in 1850, an influential businessman in West Virginia. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, George had established a series of successful enterprises, contributing to the local economy and gaining recognition in regional historical documents.

Throughout history, the surname Zickefoose has appeared sporadically, with bearers often involved in significant local or regional endeavors. Its rarity and unique composition make it a striking example of the diverse and fascinating field of surname etymology.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zickefoose

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

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

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