Hicks Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Hicks Name Meaning: Derives from the given name 'Hicke','son of Hick'.

This name is of english origin & widespread through england.A variant of 'Richard' ric 'power' + hard 'strong'.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Hicks Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Hicks family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 377
Female Servant 270
Independent 165
Farmer 133
Male Servant 117
Labourer 100
Carpenter 67
Miner 42
Shoe Maker 40
Dress Maker 34
Ag Labourer 31
Mason 26
Blacksmith 25
Pupil 24
Grocer 23
Tin Miner 21
Gardener 20
Tailor 18
Independant 18
Mariner 17
Copper Miner 17
Fisher Man 16
Baker 14
Weaver 13
Apprentice 13

Hicks Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hicks 100% 86,781
2 Hucks 80% 1,884
3 Hickes 83% 1,386
4 Hix 40% 1,035
5 Hocks 80% 636
6 Hecks 80% 544
7 Hacks 80% 304

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The surname Hicks is the most popular version of all its varients

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