UK surname
A nickname-turned-surname derived from the German name Frederick, or an occupational name for a trader or merchant.
In the 1881 census there were 154 people recorded with the Flick surname, ranking it #15,259 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 84, ranked #32,726, down from #15,259 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Minster, London parishes and Leiston with Sizewell. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Flick is 183 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 45.5%.
1881 census count
154
Ranked #15,259
Modern count
84
2016, ranked #32,726
Peak year
1901
183 bearers
Map years
6
1851 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Flick surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Flick surname density by area, 1881 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 126 | #14,626 |
| 1861 | historical | 140 | #16,169 |
| 1881 | historical | 154 | #15,259 |
| 1891 | historical | 173 | #16,600 |
| 1901 | historical | 183 | #15,996 |
| 1911 | historical | 171 | #16,461 |
| 1997 | modern | 90 | #28,360 |
| 1998 | modern | 94 | #28,435 |
| 1999 | modern | 92 | #28,833 |
| 2000 | modern | 86 | #29,484 |
| 2001 | modern | 85 | #29,396 |
| 2002 | modern | 87 | #29,644 |
| 2003 | modern | 75 | #30,994 |
| 2004 | modern | 67 | #31,976 |
| 2005 | modern | 73 | #31,616 |
| 2006 | modern | 79 | #31,263 |
| 2007 | modern | 75 | #32,079 |
| 2008 | modern | 73 | #32,555 |
| 2009 | modern | 69 | #33,257 |
| 2010 | modern | 77 | #32,927 |
| 2011 | modern | 75 | #33,071 |
| 2012 | modern | 81 | #32,796 |
| 2013 | modern | 82 | #32,903 |
| 2014 | modern | 82 | #32,992 |
| 2015 | modern | 85 | #32,693 |
| 2016 | modern | 84 | #32,726 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Minster, London parishes, Leiston with Sizewell and Saxmundham. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minster | Kent |
| 2 | London parishes | London 1 |
| 3 | Leiston with Sizewell | Suffolk |
| 4 | Saxmundham | Suffolk |
| 5 | London parishes | London 3 |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Flick surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Flick, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Flick surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Flick household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Flick is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Flick is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Flick, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Flick originated in Germany and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old High German word "flicchen," which means "to patch" or "to repair." This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname given to individuals who worked as tailors, seamstresses, or cloth menders.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Flick can be found in the town of Nuremberg, where a merchant named Konrad Flick lived in the late 14th century. Records from this time period also mention a family named Flick residing in the town of Bamberg.
The Flick name appears in various historical documents from the 16th and 17th centuries, including tax records and church registries. One notable example is Johannes Flick, a Lutheran pastor who lived in the town of Lübeck in the late 16th century.
In the 18th century, the Flick surname became more widespread across Germany, with families bearing the name found in regions such as Bavaria, Saxony, and Westphalia. One prominent figure from this time was Friedrich Flick, a businessman and industrialist who lived from 1719 to 1791.
During the 19th century, the Flick family gained significant prominence in the steel industry. Friedrich Flick (1883-1972), a German industrialist and convicted war profiteer, was a notable figure from this era. Another prominent individual was Otto Flick (1870-1954), a German politician who served as a member of the Reichstag.
Other notable individuals with the surname Flick include: 1. Hans Flick (born 1965), a German professional football coach and former player. 2. Hildegard Flick (1897-1997), a German artist and sculptor known for her abstract works. 3. Karl Flick (1894-1986), a German businessman and industrialist who inherited the Flick family's steel empire. 4. Theodor Flick (1861-1936), a German businessman and co-founder of the Flick Konzern, a major industrial conglomerate. 5. Wilhelm Flick (1879-1944), a German businessman and industrialist who was convicted of war crimes during World War II.
Overall, the surname Flick has a rich history rooted in Germany, with its origins possibly stemming from an occupational surname related to tailoring or cloth mending. Throughout the centuries, the name has been associated with various prominent figures, particularly in the realms of business, industry, and politics.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Flick surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 39 Flicks recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.60x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 39 | 2.60x |
| Suffolk | 34 | 18.58x |
| Essex | 32 | 10.79x |
| Surrey | 11 | 1.50x |
| Kent | 9 | 1.76x |
| Lanarkshire | 9 | 1.85x |
| Yorkshire | 4 | 0.27x |
| Hertfordshire | 3 | 2.90x |
| Norfolk | 3 | 1.30x |
| Berkshire | 2 | 1.77x |
| Hampshire | 2 | 0.65x |
| Devon | 1 | 0.32x |
| Glamorgan | 1 | 0.38x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 0.34x |
| Somerset | 1 | 0.41x |
| Sussex | 1 | 0.39x |
| Warwickshire | 1 | 0.26x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Burnham in Essex leads with 26 Flicks recorded in 1881 and an index of 2363.64x.
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Flick surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Mary | 11 |
| Sarah | 5 |
| Elizabeth | 4 |
| Martha | 4 |
| Alice | 3 |
| Annie | 3 |
| Caroline | 3 |
| Fanny | 3 |
| Margaret | 3 |
| Maria | 3 |
| Ada | 2 |
| Charlotte | 2 |
| Ellen | 2 |
| Hannah | 2 |
| Harriet | 2 |
| Helena | 2 |
| Kate | 2 |
| Adelene | 1 |
| Alberta | 1 |
| Altha | 1 |
| Amelia | 1 |
| Anna | 1 |
| Anne | 1 |
| Chanty | 1 |
| Eliza | 1 |
| Emily | 1 |
| Frances | 1 |
| Georgiana | 1 |
| Infant | 1 |
| Isabel | 1 |
| Jane | 1 |
| Lizzie | 1 |
| Lucy | 1 |
| Mabel | 1 |
| Milly | 1 |
| Nora | 1 |
| Roberta | 1 |
| Rose | 1 |
| Susannah | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Flick surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| William | 9 |
| John | 6 |
| Thomas | 6 |
| Charles | 4 |
| George | 3 |
| Anthony | 2 |
| Edward | 2 |
| Ernest | 2 |
| Fredk. | 2 |
| Jasper | 2 |
| Samuel | 2 |
| Alfred | 1 |
| Arthur | 1 |
| Carl | 1 |
| Edwin | 1 |
| Ettiene | 1 |
| Ferdinand | 1 |
| Francis | 1 |
| Frank | 1 |
| Frederick | 1 |
| Geo. | 1 |
| Henery | 1 |
| Henry | 1 |
| Horace | 1 |
| Hubert | 1 |
| James | 1 |
| Joseph | 1 |
| Lancelot | 1 |
| Percy | 1 |
| Richard | 1 |
| Robert | 1 |
| Sidney | 1 |
| Thompson | 1 |
| Walter | 1 |
| Willm. | 1 |
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Flick households.
FAQ
In 1881, 154 people were recorded with the Flick surname. That placed it at #15,259 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 84 in 2016. That gives Flick a modern rank of #32,726.
A nickname-turned-surname derived from the German name Frederick, or an occupational name for a trader or merchant.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Flick bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.